Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Finally, constitutions contain provisions for how they can be amended to reflect changing times and circumstances. The commission believes that the people of a new western territory should have the authority to amend their constitution, consistent with the amending formula powers that are currently vested in the provinces. Our report contains some additional detail on how we think this can be accomplished. However, the important point that we heard in all our consultations was that amending constitutions is not just the business of governments, high profile aboriginal leaders or business leaders, provision must be made in the amending formula section of our constitution to allow for referendums and plebiscites where territorial residents are guaranteed a role. You heard earlier on from Mr. Paulette who made a very strong case with respect to the role of consent for aboriginal people in the process of amending the constitution. I will just turn it over to Francois to make a few final comments about phase II of the constitutional process. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Braden on Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 16th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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