Yes, Mr. Chairman. After the Inuvialuit settled their claim, for instance, it became very clear what the rules are for engaging in development in their settlement area. The Inuvialuit have been doing business with old companies for a number of years on Inuvialuit lands. It is very clear -- including this government. When we go on their land, we have to engage them under a certain set of rules. There are certain expectations on how we do business. There are, in fact, laws that we have to follow. It is the same for the TFN claim, Gwich'in claim, and will be the same for the Sahtu claim. It becomes very clear what the rules of engagement are for development and the aboriginal peoples.
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
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