Mr. Speaker, Mr. Bailey was invited to the conference. I thought it was a good idea that he attend the conference. I think there is a problem in jurisdiction, and it is something that Mr. Patterson is well aware of. We do not have sovereignty in the Northwest Territories as a province would. Consequently, there are a number of departments involved in the economics of things in the Northwest Territories. I think we have to face the fact that we do not have total responsibility. I guess we could have said, "No, we are not going to attend that conference," but we felt that it was in our best interest to have a representative there. I think these are some of the things that the Northwest Territories, when it divides, is going to have to address. That is, who will set the policy for the north? That means we have to get more powers into the Northwest Territories, be it in the western Arctic or in Nunavut, Mr. Speaker. When it comes down to the public policy, I guess there are two sets of policies. One belonging to the federal government and one belonging to the Government of the Northwest Territories. Many times, Mr. Speaker, they overlap which causes some confusion. Thank you.
John Pollard on Question 455-12(3): Polar Commission's Examination Of Economic Issues
In the Legislative Assembly on March 10th, 1993. See this statement in context.
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Question 455-12(3): Polar Commission's Examination Of Economic Issues
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 9th, 1993
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