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December 9, 1998
(Forest Resources and Agrifoods)


The following statement was issued today by Charles Furey, Minister of Mines and Energy, on behalf of Kevin Aylward, Minister of Forest Resources and Agrifoods. It was also read in the House of Assembly:

There have been some media reports that government is about to implement a Conservation Stamp. I take it that these reports result from a press release put out by the Citizens Outdoor Rights Alliance, or CORA.

In its release, CORA alleges that the stamps have been printed, corporate sponsorship is in place and a $10 fee will be charged.

This is all totally false. Government has not approved introduction of a Conservation Stamp, has not approved a fee of $10 and has not printed any stamps. Had CORA checked with the Minister of Forest Resources and Agrifoods, that's exactly what they would have been told.

It is this type of irresponsible behaviour that has clouded and confused debate on important matters relating to use of our outdoor resources.

In recent years, several groups have encouraged government to consider introduction of a Conservation Stamp. In fact, in late 1996 the minister responsible for wildlife, the Honourable Beaton Tulk, indicated publicly that government would examine the issue. Government has examined the issue, but has not made a final decision. Furthermore, government will not make a final decision before receiving the report of the MHA's Committee on Outdoor Resources which recently undertook extensive consultations throughout the province.

Government has not approved a Conservation Stamp, and, for the record, is not considering introduction of a trout license.

1998 12 09            2:35 p.m.


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