Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Dogrib nation and the NWT Power Corporation...
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...on this historical agreement.
Mr. Speaker, the arrangements are of historical significance, not only that it is within the traditional use of the land which the aboriginal peoples have been using for many years. From what I understand of the project, it is going to be very benign. It is not to be misconstrued, Mr. Speaker, when we talk about hydro, that the same approach which has been taken in the James Bay area, will be taken here. I understand this is much more benign and much more compatible to traditional use of the land. They are to be commended on it and the Power Corporation is to be commended on this approach to it. It also incorporates into the agreement the more contemporary needs of aboriginal peoples to get into the business sector and to meet the contemporary demands by people. This certainly is one great step in that direction. Everyone will benefit from this. Both sides are to be congratulated for a tremendous job.