Mr. Speaker, what I've asked is to review the legislation that binds this government in dealing with timber licensing. I understand it's viewed as rather archaic and not at all the type of legislation we should feel compelled to be bound under at this time. I've asked the department, two days ago, if they would come forward with some recommendations about the type of changes that should be made under this legislation, with a view to sitting down with the MLA from the Deh Cho and other parties as well, to see if we can make some changes to the legislation that is politically more plausible to all Members, but also something that, I think, we can set up a process to make sure that the interests of everyone, particularly aboriginal people, are given the weight they should. I understand, under this present legislation it does not do that.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 105-12(4): Issuance Of Timber Licences Near Fort Simpson
In the Legislative Assembly on November 26th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 105-12(4): Issuance Of Timber Licences Near Fort Simpson
Question 105-12(4): Issuance Of Timber Licences Near Fort Simpson
Item 5: Oral Questions
November 25th, 1993
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