Implementation of those treaties is a vital and important aspect of the department's work. A branch has been established, and subsequent to the particular case you're referring to in Nunavut, a lot of effort has been applied to ensuring that the terms in particular of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement are implemented. There is now a Nunavut general monitoring plan in place. These kinds of monitoring plans, which are also in place elsewhere such as in the Northwest Territories, are an important part of building a picture of the landscape that will contribute towards the identification of areas for potential protection.
On October 4th, 2016. See this statement in context.