Implementation Plan for the Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive ...

ANNEX AProject 13 - 18:Project Manager:Participant/Liaison:Formulation of government positions in relation to international agreementsrespecting wildlife or wildlife habitatDepartment of Environment (DOE) - Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS),Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)Sahtu Tribal Council (STC)Obligations Addressed:13.10.1 Government shall consult with the Sahtu Tribal Council with respect to the formulation ofgovernment positions in relation to international agreements which may affect wildlife or wildlifehabitat in the settlement area, including negotiations with respect to methods of harvesting andamendments to the Migratory Birds Convention (1916), prior to adopting positions.Referenced Clauses: 13.6.6ACTIVITIES RESPONSIBILITY TIMING GUIDELINES(in sequence)1. Notify the STC that proposals are being CWS or DFO after settlementdeveloped in relation to internationallegislationagreements which may affect wildlife orwildlife habitat in the settlement area, includingnegotiations with respect to methods ofharvesting and amendments to the MigratoryBirds Convention (1916); provide the STC witha reasonable period of time to prepare its viewson the matter; and provide the STC with anopportunity to present its views2. Review the proposals and present views to STC within period providedCWS or DFO3. Give full and fair consideration to the views CWS or DFOpresentedPlanning Assumptions:- As applicable, funding to aboriginal groups consulted will be consistent with departmental practices.- In the event that an international agreement is reached and that agreement provides for a Canadianmanagement regime, the Sahtu Tribal Council will be provided with an opportunity to be representedin any such Canadian management regime.SAHTU IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 72