Consideration to amend the 2014 Bowhead Whale Non-Quota Limitations (NQLs)

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Notice is provided on April 14, 2025, that the Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board (“NMRWB”) will open a Written Public Hearing for four weeks to consider amendments Non-Quota Limitations (NQLs) for Bowhead Whale Hunting as suggested by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). The NMRWB will consider the application of these amendments within the Nunavik Marine Region in accordance with s. 5.2.3(e) of the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement (“NILCA”).

The following parties have Full Party status at this hearing:

  • Makivvik Corporation
  • Any Anguvigait (LNUK)
  • The Anguvigaq (RNUK)
  • Any Nunavik Inuk
  • The Government of Canada
  • The Government of Nunavut

This written hearing is an opportunity for parties to review and comment on the suggested modifications made to the 2014 NQLs for Bowhead Whale Harvest (see button “Bowhead Whale NQLs – amendments under consideration”).

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The NMRWB is considering any information or comments that parties deem relevant, but is particularly interested in answers to the following question:

  • Should the NMRWB approve the proposed changes to Non-Quota Limitations for Bowhead hunting in the Nunavik Marine Region? Why or why not?

Additional documents relevant to the written public hearing and the hearing registry are found below.

The hearing will be held from April 14 to May 12, 2025. The NMRWB is accepting written or oral submissions, as well as additional information for the hearing process.

The hearing rules, and the schedule and deadlines for each phase of the hearing can be found below.

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HEARING SCHEDULE – ᓈᓚᓐᓇᖃᕐᓂᐅᑉ ᐅᒃᓗᓴᓕᐅᕐᑕᐅᒪᒍᑎᖏᑦ

April 14 – 25, 2025: (i) Applications for Party Status and (ii) Submissions to the Hearing Registry

April 26 – May 12, 2025:(iii) Final Written Submissions and (iv) Virtual/Phone Submissions.

(i) Application for Party Status

Individuals or organizations not listed below, who have an interest and may be impacted by the decisions to be made by the NMRWB may submit a Request for Party Status by completing and submitting the form accompanying this notice titled “FORM 1: Application to Obtain Party Status” (check below). The deadline for applications is no later than 5:00 PM EST on April 25, 2025.

(ii) Submissions to the Hearing Registry

Parties may also provide information to be included in the Hearing Registry, which will be publicly available on the hearing web page. The hearing registry is intended to contain information relevant to the Board’s considerations. The hearing registry may also inform comments or opinions of parties in their Final Submissions

(iii) Final Written Submissions

Parties with Standing to the hearing may provide written submissions for the NMRWB to consider in their decision-making. Submissions should be limited to comments on the revisions, and must be submitted by May 12, 2025 to: [email protected]. Audio recordings are also accepted.

(iv) Virtual / Phone Submissions

Parties are welcome to provide submission virtually or by phone. Please set up a time by contacting our staff by phone or email ((819)-254-8667, [email protected]). Additionally, the NMRWB may organize a specific call-in day if enough interest is expressed by parties.

Unless persuasive written reasons are provided for late filing, the Board will not consider materials for this hearing that are not filed on time. The Boards will make publicly available all written materials within one week of filing deadlines, subject to relevant confidentiality or privacy concerns.

FORM 1: Application for party status

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The Board will post all information submitted and gathered for this hearing on the hearing registry, and will continue to add information as it becomes available. Subject to relevant confidentiality or privacy concerns, all relevant documents will be posted below.

These documents can also be obtained by contacting the NMRWB office (see contact information below).

To receive more information please contact the NMRWB:

NUNAVIK MARINE REGION WILDLIFE BOARD

P.O. Box 433,

Inukjuak, QC J0M 1M0

Phone: (819) 254-8667

Fax: (819) 254-8816

Email: [email protected]

Deadline for final submissions: 5pm on May 12, 2025

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