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Wildlife Operations has a legislated mandate for the management of terrestrial wildlife species in Nunavut. In addition to the Wildlife Act, Wildlife Operations is responsible for fulfilling GN responsibilities under a wide range of federal legislation and both national and international agreements and conventions.

Objectives

• Meet national and international obligations.
• Provide support and resources to co-management partners and harvesters.
• Ensure legislative and regulatory compliance through education and enforcement.

Wildlife Operations

Wildlife Operations coordinates all wildlife management functions. It covers the delivery of wildlife management responsibilities at the community level through a network of conservation officers to ensure wildlife laws and regulations are followed. This program also serves as the main link to communities on a variety of other programs relating to use of renewable resources.

Hunters and Trappers Organizations

This program area involves provision of core operating funding to each of Nunavut’s 25 community-based HTOs to allow them to play an active role, with the GN, in the local management of renewable resources.

Regional Wildlife Organizations

This program area involves provision of core operating funding to each of Nunavut’s three RWOs.

Wildlife Community Support and Contributions

Wildlife Community Support and Contributions support individuals and organizations involved in the harvesting and management of wildlife in Nunavut. This program covers various contributions to individuals and organizations, including Beverly Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board, Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre, support for active harvesters, disaster compensation, wildlife damage prevention, and wildlife damage compensation.

Seal and Fur Programs Policy

The Seal and Fur Programs Policy provides support for individuals and organizations involved in the harvesting of Nunavut’s seal and furbearers. This program provides funding through its three program areas, Fur Assessment and Advance, Fall Incentive, and Sealskin Purchasing.