We certainly recognize the challenge that legislators, members of Parliament and ministers have in relying on science and solid evidence.
From a factual and pragmatic standpoint, for this population of nine, the order would expand the conservation area from Val‑d'Or to Rouyn‑Noranda, which is over 100 kilometres. We take into account the science, and we have scientists on our teams.
Clearly, we have to separate the factual, pragmatic and documented aspects from the scientific opinions in order to start taking action for this vulnerable herd in Val‑d'Or.