Mr. Chairman, the short answer to that is no, our government did not have a formal role. This commission was appointed under the authority of the Solicitor General for Canada, who covered all the expenses. So our government did not have a formal role as such.
Dennis Patterson on Bill 25, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1991-92
In the Legislative Assembly on March 30th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Bill 25, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1991-92
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 29th, 1992
Page 517
Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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