Thank you, Madam Speaker.
WHEREAS, the Legislative Assembly has requested the Premier and Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs to follow-up and seek clarification from the Prime Minister and DIAND Minister on federal policies and initiatives relating to division of the Northwest Territories, public and aboriginal government and devolution;
AND WHEREAS, it is understood that the DIAND Minister is prepared to provide the Legislative Assembly with clarification of federal policies and broad statements of principle respecting a number of issues relating to the Northwest Territories;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Nunakput, that the Speaker be authorized to invite the Honourable Ron Irwin, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, to appear before the Legislative Assembly in committee of the whole on a date certain convenient to the Minister and the Speaker.
Thank you.