Mr. Speaker, the Constitution has not been ratified at this time. In our discussions at the federal level, it was very clear that the ongoing syndrome of off-loading was thoroughly discussed. The federal government is very aware, not only in the Northwest Territories, but also other jurisdictions are very concerned that in transferring, with the division of powers and taking over new responsibility in those negotiations when they go on, it is not an automatic assuming of responsibility, but one that each jurisdiction will be dealing with the federal government. It has been made very clear by all jurisdictions, and particularly from the Northwest Territories' point of view, that we do not have the revenue and the options that the provincial jurisdictions have in terms of raising extra revenue. It is very clear that the division of power in taking over responsibility, is not of interest to the Northwest Territories, if the benefit is zero. Thank you.
Nellie Cournoyea on Question O817-12(2): Negotiation Of Alternate Program For Northern Public Housing
In the Legislative Assembly on September 17th, 1992. See this statement in context.
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Question O817-12(2): Negotiation Of Alternate Program For Northern Public Housing
Item 5: Oral Questions
September 16th, 1992
Page 980
Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
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