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General Disclaimer
The Nunavut Wildlife Management Board’s (NWMB or Board) website (www.nwmb.com) is intended to provide up to date information on the NWMB’s decisions, recommendations and other actions associated with the management of wildlife resources in Nunavut in an open and transparent manner to the public. All reasonable measures are taken to ensure the quality and accuracy of the information presented on the NWMB’s website. However, due to the possibility of unauthorized modification of the data, transmission errors, HTML browser incompatibilities, changes made since the last update to the Website, or other aspects of electronic communication that are beyond the Board’s control, the Board cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on its website and is not liable for reliance on this information. In using this website, you agree that the information and services are provided "as is, as available" and that you use this site at your own risk.
The information and data included on the NWMB’s website have been compiled by NWMB staff from a variety of sources and are subject to change without notice. The NWMB makes no warranties or representations whatsoever regarding the quality, content, completeness, or adequacy of such information and data. Official NWMB records always take precedence over information contained in this website. Before making a decision based on information from this website, a follow-up with a review of official records to assure accuracy is encouraged by contacting the NWMB.
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Structure of the NWMB
The NWMB is an institution of public government, non-profit corporation and a co-management body.
The Board was incorporated under Section 10(1) of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA). As a corporation, it has the capacity, rights, powers, and privileges of a natural person. It has By-laws and Operating Procedures. It enters into contracts. It has employees and advisors.
In its capacity as in institution of public government, the Board acts as an independent administrative agency forming part of the broad structure of public government within Canada. Therefore, the NWMB is, at the same time, both independent and a part of government.
The Board is part of government in that it assists in the overall task of governing, by carrying out governmental functions. However, the role that it plays in this overall task is an independent one. It does not take instructions from, or do the bidding of, other branches of public government. Rather, it takes its instructions from the NLCA, and carries out its “governing tasks” as an independent body.
The NWMB’s independence is not absolute. Although it arrives at its decisions independently, ultimate responsibility for wildlife management in Nunavut rests with the legislative and executive branches of Government, who are elected by and therefore much more directly answerable to the public.
As a corporation and an institution of public government, the NWMB has developed into a model modern administrative agency. Its operation is run in an efficient and economic manner, and is built upon a solid foundation of sound By-laws, Operating Procedures, Financial Policies and Management Policies.
Canada-Greenland Joint Commission on Beluga and Narwhal
Canada-Greenland Joint Commission on Beluga and Narwhal
The Canada-Greenland Joint Commission on Beluga and Narwhal (hereafter “the Commission”) was established in 1991 under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of Canada (Department of Fisheries and Oceans) and the Government of Greenland (Ministry of Fisheries and Hunting). The purpose of the Commission is to support cooperative, responsible management of narwhal and beluga populations that migrate across the international boundary between the two countries.
Functions of the Commission
The Commission reviews information related to the status of shared narwhal and beluga populations, including scientific assessments of abundance and trends, stock structure, harvest levels, and other relevant impacts. These reviews include consideration of advice from its Scientific Working Group and relevant work from other bodies such as the North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission (NAMMCO).
Based on this information, the Commission makes recommendations on conservation and sustainable harvest levels to the appropriate authorities in both Canada and Greenland.
Structure of the Commission
The Commission includes members appointed by both Canada and Greenland. It is supported by one technical working group and input from hunters and resource users.
Scientific Working Group
The Scientific Working Group provides advice to the Commission on stock identity, abundance, population trends, and safe harvest levels for narwhal and beluga. Its findings are compiled into reports for consideration by the Commission.
User Input
Indigenous organizations, hunters, and resource users from both countries participate in the work of the Commission, including discussions related to harvest needs, local observations, and management considerations. Their perspectives help inform the Commission’s recommendations.
Commission Meetings
The Commission typically meets every two years, alternating between Canada and Greenland. Meetings are attended by Commission members, the Scientific Working Group, and representatives of marine mammal user and advisory organizations from both countries. Other co-management organizations may also be invited to participate as needed.