Bob Zimmer at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

June 4th, 2026 / 9:25 a.m.

Conservative

Bob Zimmer Conservative Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies, BC

Could you maybe clarify something for this room? I talked to some of the leaders there, and they were under the understanding that they could still develop resources once an area is put under protection.

Once a territory or a park is put under these protections, taking the 30% as an example, can resources be developed in that area?

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