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may be thought advisable, having special regard to more effective protection of 
that animal, 
8. Such references to the game laws of neighboring states in the Union as 
may have a bearing upon the interests of Game or Fish protection in this Province. 
It is further recommended that the Commissioners have conferred upon them 
the powers of receiving evidence under oath and summoning and compelling the 
attendance of witnesses, as provided by “ The Act Respecting Enquiries Concerning 
Public Matters.” Cap. 17, R.S.0., 1887. 
Tt is further recommended that the Commissioners hold general meetings of 
the Commission at such times only as may be thought useful and necessary for 
furthering the prosecution of the enquiries, the consideration of recommendations, 
and settlement of their report; and that for the purpose of facilitating and expe- 
diting their work they be given authority to sub-divide among themselves the 
various branches or subjects of enquiry embraced in the scope of the Commission 
and to take evidence at different localities in the Province by means of sub-com- 
mittees as may be found convenient, and as may be approved of from time to 
time by the Provincial Secretary; that, in addition to the taking of evidence 
under oath or by declarations, the Commissioners may collect information in the 
shape of replies to letters and circulars of enquiry. 
It is further recommended that the remuneration of the Commissioners shall 
be $5 per diem and expenses while actually engaged in the prosecution of the 
enquiry. 
It is further recommended that the said G. A. MacCallum be appointed chair- 
man, and A. D. Stewart Secretary of the Commission. 
(Signed) J. M. GIBSON, 
Provincial Secretary. 
