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Introduction

Under the authority of the Umbrella Final Agreement, the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board (the Board) and the Government of Yukon’s Department of Environment (Environment Yukon) established a process for the public to propose changes to fish and wildlife regulations in the territory.

This process is an opportunity for the public to be directly involved in
the sustainable management and conservation of Yukon’s fish and wildlife.

The Process

Submitted proposals are reviewed by the Proposal Review Committee, consisting of membersfromthe Board and Environment Yukon. Proposals are reviewed in a fair, consistent manner and opportunities are provided for the proponent to make clarifications or provide additional information.

Proposals that are considered complete and that fall under the jurisdiction of the Board (and not an RRC or other management body) are then put through a public review process.Following the public review, the Board considers the proposals and the public feedback, and makes recommendations to the Minister of Environment. The Minister may also consider information and matters of public interest not considered by the Board and then decides to accept, vary, replace,or set aside the recommendations.

The Board’s recommendations will remain confidential until the recommendation process is complete or the Minister waives confidentiality, as per Chapter 16.8.0 of the Yukon First Nation Final Agreements. After the Minister responds to the Board’s recommendations, the Government of Yukonstarts drafting the legal language for the proposed regulation changes, which will then go through a review and approval process. This typically includes Cabinet review of the proposed regulation changes.

The process for recommending changes to fish and wildlife regulations in Yukon is established within the powers and responsibilities of the Board under the Umbrella Final Agreement:

“The Board, acting in the public interest and consistent with this chapter and taking into consideration all relevant factors including recommendations of the Councils, may make recommendations to the Minister, to Yukon First Nations and to the [Renewable Resources] Councils, on all matters related to Fish and Wildlife management, Legislation, research, policies, and programs.”
(Umbrella Final Agreement, Chapter 16.7.11)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a regulation? / A regulation is legislation that falls under, and is authorized by, an Act of the Legislature. Typically, the Act provides an overall policy framework and authorizes the making of regulations. The regulations provide the details that help bring the policy to life. For example, a number of sections in the Wildlife Act set out the policy parameters for trapping in Yukon, while the trapping regulations provide details like trapping season dates, methods, and species.
Which regulations can changes be proposed for? / Proposals can be made to change:
  • Wildlife Regulations – under the Yukon Wildlife Act
  • Trapping Regulations – under the Yukon Wildlife Act
  • Yukon Territorial Fishing Regulations – under the federal Fisheries Act

What is a regulation change? / Recommended proposals must be changes, additions, or deletions to regulations under the Acts mentioned above. Sometimes proposals highlight fish & wildlife issues which can be best addressed through education, programming, or changes in services. These are not regulation changes, and are not accepted in this process.

Eligibility

Any Yukon resident, group, or government can submit a proposal to this regulation change process.

Timeline

The deadline for proposals isApril 30, 2017. Regulation change proposals can be submitted to the Board every year.

The total timeline for the regulation changeprocess, from acceptance of proposals by the Board to implementation of regulation changes by Environment Yukon, is approximately two years. Changes to fishing regulations take place at the federal level and typically take longer.

Please see the Regulation Change Process page on the YFWMB website for more timing information.

Proposal Application

Please answer all questions. Use a separate form for separate proposals.

All proposals must be submitted by April 30, 2017.

For assistance, please contact the Board at:

You can submit this form by:

  • Fill in this electronic form and click ‘SUBMIT’ at the bottom of the last page
  • Fill in this form, print, then mail or deliver to:

Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board

409 Black Street

Whitehorse, YT

Y1A SP7

PROPOSAL TITLE:

SUBMITTED BY:

1.What change are you proposing?

Explainindetailwhatyouareproposingandidentifythe issueyou believe needs to beaddressed. If possible, identify which regulation this proposal would change.

2.Why is this change required?

Please provide strong rationale for your proposed change, indicate if this change is urgent or time sensitive,andoutlinewho or whatwouldbe affected by this change.

3.Please provide adequate information (such as relevant knowledge, research, and experience) to support the proposed change.

Adequate informationincludes scientific, local, and/or traditional knowledge.Please indicate sources for this knowledge, where possible.

4.It is expected that this proposal has been discussed with Environment Yukon (i.e. a biologist, a conservation officer, etc.) or the Board. Who did you discuss this proposal with and what was the result of this discussion?

Discussion is expected because there may be considerations you are unaware of that could affect this proposal (i.e. existing management plans, best practices guidelines, or Final Agreements). Environment Yukon and/or the Board will also identify whether this proposal has been previously submitted.

5.If this proposal has been submitted before, please outline what has changed substantially to warrant a second review.

Substantial changes that may warrant a second review may include: biological or technical changes, new development or access in an area,environmental changes,changes to fish and wildlife populations, community support, economic feasibility, etc.

6.Who have you contacted that may be affected by your proposal (i.e. First Nations, Renewable Resources Councils,non-governmental organizations, industry, etc.)?

Please provide a list of those contacted and describe their response to the proposal.

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