Evidence of meeting #72 for Environment and Sustainable Development in the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was support.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Vice-Chair, Environment Committee, Canadian Cattlemen's Association
I was just going to say that we're as much a part of the environment as the deer, the grizzly bears, and the sage grouse. We're all in one place.
Conservative
NDP
The Vice-Chair NDP Megan Leslie
Thanks very much.
We've done really well on time today. We actually got through an entire round of all the parties asking questions.
This is at the will of the committee, and I turn to you for direction. Do we want to continue with questions or do we want to adjourn a little early, maybe prepare for the next round of witnesses, and give these kind folks a bit of a break?
Mr. Lunney, did you want to chime in?
NDP
The Vice-Chair NDP Megan Leslie
Do other folks have questions?
Mr. Lunney can ask his question and then we'll adjourn.
Conservative
James Lunney Conservative Nanaimo—Alberni, BC
Thanks very much.
I wanted to go back to the boreal forest coalition and Ms. Granskou.
You do a lot of work in the north with first nation groups. The question I have is simply about incorporating traditional aboriginal knowledge. Can you give us an example of where traditional aboriginal knowledge was an asset in coming up with the agreement or implementing management strategies?
Senior Advisor, Canadian Boreal Initiative
Yes, absolutely.
I'll give the example of the caribou recovery strategy that was developed by Environment Canada. They did a good job, and it was a very challenging task to attempt to incorporate some traditional knowledge in what they came up with. They had a credible outreach process that was appreciated by a number of first nations, and that work is continuing amongst the first nations. That's one example.
NDP
The Vice-Chair NDP Megan Leslie
Thanks very much.
I want to first thank the MPs for not being unruly on my first occasion in this role.
Thank you to the witnesses.
Ms. Granskou, did you want to add something?
Senior Advisor, Canadian Boreal Initiative
Could I finish with an invitation?
Senior Advisor, Canadian Boreal Initiative
To the Manitoba members here, we're having a reception with the Boreal Initiative and Boreal Leadership Council in Winnipeg in a couple of weeks.
Mr. Sopuck, I would invite you to come and speak with them about municipalities. We'd really welcome that.
Thank you.
The Vice-Chair NDP Megan Leslie
That's great. Thanks for that.
Thank you so much to all the witnesses. This has been excellent food for thought in our study. We really appreciate what you've been able to bring to the table.
Thanks very much.
The meeting is adjourned.
