Mr. Speaker, yes I do. I uphold and support native people taking these matters into their own hands, but from a department point of view, we still must be involved in some minute way to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Again, to assure the Members that are concerned that the principle of custom adoption is being upheld, it is just the matter of dealing with the legalities, the formalities that are required by our society today. I think the principle of it is being upheld by the department, the principle of it is being upheld by myself.
Tony Whitford on Question O164-12(1): Minister's Understanding Of Custom Adoption
In the Legislative Assembly on December 18th, 1991. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question O164-12(1): Minister's Understanding Of Custom Adoption
Question O164-12(1): Minister's Understanding Of Custom Adoption
Item 5: Oral Questions
December 17th, 1991
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