Madam Speaker, I've sought opinions from our tax people within the Department of Finance. I've had an opinion from Justice. I've sought advice from Mr. Irwin, the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs. And that advice is telling me that I can proceed with the tax on the Dene Nation, there is no reason not to do so. Madam Speaker, I would respectfully suggest that if we proceed and Mr. Erasmus is not happy with our procedure -- and he knows, we've discussed it -- that he's able to take this matter to court, say they won't pay and seek a ruling from the court. Mr. Erasmus and myself have talked about that, Madam Speaker. Thank you.
John Pollard on Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
In the Legislative Assembly on November 7th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Item 6: Oral Questions
November 6th, 1994
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John Pollard Hay River
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