Thank you.
In 2014, the Northwest Territories Devolution Act repealed an important order in council regarding game declared in danger of becoming extinct. An unforeseen consequence of this repeal is that the legislature of Nunavut may no longer have the clear authority to restrict or prohibit indigenous people from hunting game for food. This situation creates a regulatory gap and uncertainty for the Government of Nunavut in its ability to manage wildlife.
Therefore, the proposed initiative would clarify that the order in council is deemed to have continued to be enforced and to apply in Nunavut. This would provide the necessary authority and would cover the period from the time of the repeal of the order in April 2014, and going forward.
This retroactive provision would ensure the validity of legislative actions taken by the government under the Nunavut Act and ensure greater certainty in relation to wildlife management for the benefit of Nunavummiut and all Canadians.
In conclusion, I want to thank the committee for continuation of these measures related to the Canadian High Arctic Research Station Act and the Nunavut Act.
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