I think the question is, at what point is the public able to file petitions? I know part of the reason for this one area of concern was that there were some petitions which were asked to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly and none of the Members were willing to table the petitions because of disagreement on what the petition said. So, what is the access to public? My understanding was it is a public matter, but I thought it was a public policy matter which we were talking about when we were trying to address the issue. I think it is a matter of what gets tabled and what are the issues, otherwise anyone could come in and write up a petition -- and you know and I know how easy it is to get petitions signed -- for a nuisance factor or try to cause some mischief. My understanding was it was more specific to a certain area where you would say it was a public policy matter rather than just a public matter because a public matter can be anything.
Nellie Cournoyea on Committee Motion 120-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 7
In the Legislative Assembly on March 22nd, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 120-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 7
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 22nd, 1993
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
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