Daryl Dolynny

Would the department not be able to identify ownership through the vehicle identification number of the said vehicle?

I would assume in that scenario a vehicle is removed that is non-registered. Therefore, there would be no ticket issued because proof of ownership or registration would not be able to be ascertained. Is that my understanding?

I would assume in that scenario that the parks act would not indicate…or the violation would not be under the parks act. This would actually be under the Motor Vehicles Act. Would that be my assumption?

I guess in its broader sense, the current act, what were some of the impediments that the department was facing to come forward with these type of amendments?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We just can assume or will assume that the Minister has had some meaningful consultations with a number of our caribou commercial outfitters here in the NWT. These outfitters have been waiting for years to get back to their livings and livelihood in the industry.

In his discussions, as we hope, has there been an indication as to the number of tags that these outfitters would require to get back into the game?

I do appreciate the Minister’s reply. I think the general population is quite confused. There are too many surveys out there. I think it would probably be well advised if the Minister of the department could be a bit more clear on what these surveys, or the outcome of these surveys, are going to be trying to achieve.

Another question I do have for the Minister of ENR: What is the formal format to allow resident hunters and commercial outfitters to have a meaningful input in all these upcoming management board discussions in the caribou management or, in this case what we’re hearing, limited...

Thank you, Madam Chair, no. Questions answered.

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I’m a bit concerned that there is liability even though it’s not mentioned in the act. My concern is as to the GNWT would be liable because we are actually in possession of that vehicle in that impound process. Can the Minister indicate if there is any other law, act, or statute that would protect the GNWT for liability during that transit of an impounded vehicle?

My last question on that subject has to do with liability. Where does the liability of the GNWT lie once this vehicle is impounded? Is the GNWT liable for any damage done to the vehicle during the course of its impound, transit and storage?