Yes, the Minister has said that he doesn't talk extinguishment and doesn't use the term. It doesn't really exist in his vision of things. The Liberal government is on record as saying they are going to do away with extinguishment.
Stephen Kakfwi on Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1994-95Committee Report 2-12(5): Review Of The 1994-95 Main Estimates
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 1994. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1994-95Committee Report 2-12(5): Review Of The 1994-95 Main Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 21st, 1994
Page 295
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