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Newfoundland Birds Debate on Migratory Treaty Amendment
Members in the House of Commons debate Newfoundland’s plea to amend the Migratory Birds Convention to allow continued hunting of sea birds like the tur. They cite hard winters, reliance on birds for food, and the need to balance conservation with Newfoundland livelihoods. Ministers pledge to discuss with the United States, seeking a workable approach without broad prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Newfoundland
Higgins
Sint
Iggins “P. ‘C
Canada
New- P
Howe
Licklace
Wit
Barrison Lewis
Wildlife Division of Lépartment of Resources Andlopment
Siess
United States
Maritimes
St. Tut's
Val Canadian Mounted Police
Nere
Toni
Emu
Canadia
New Tnugland
Nova Scotia
Confederation
W J Brown
St. John’s
Higeias
Newfounhland
Robert H. Winters
Mr. Winters
Secretary of State For External Affairs
Mr. Pearson
B. Pearson
Speaker
Tarre