The deal gives the territory deadlines to come up with range plans for its boreal caribou herds. YELLOWKNIFE—Ottawa and the Northwest Territories have reached a deal on protecting threatened caribou. The first of those plans is due this summer. If that deadline is missed, the federal environment minister has the power to step in and impose protections. Ottawa has reached similar deals with other provinces and territories.

Source: thestar March 13, 2019 19:52 UTC