Mr. Speaker, I want to assure the honourable Member, with respect to this issue, it is an important issue. I know it is particularly important to the Member and it is equally important to everyone across the Northwest Territories. I have issued, in conjunction with Renewable Resources, specific instructions to prepare the MOU as quickly as possible. The Department of Justice has the responsibility to develop the legal language which is necessary. I will determine, later on today, why there is a delay. I am optimistic that we can move very quickly on this issue. I am confident that the MOU will meet the needs and requirements of the hunters and trappers as it relates to workers' compensation and the level of compensation will be in the range that was discussed with the honourable Member. However, perhaps I will be in a better position later today or tomorrow to inform him specifically when the MOU should be complete. There is no reason for any lengthy delay at this time.
John Todd on Question 633-12(3): Memorandum Of Understanding Re Coverage For Traditional Harvesters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 30th, 1993. See this statement in context.
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Question 633-12(3): Memorandum Of Understanding Re Coverage For Traditional Harvesters
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 29th, 1993
Page 1264
John Todd Keewatin Central
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