Mr. Chairman, the $125,000 that we are asking for is an item that has been under dispute for some time. This is under the final agreement. It is not clear that the federal government is the party responsible for providing money so that the Inuvialuit will participate in the committee set up under the final agreement. The federal government has refused to provide funding until the final agreement is amended. Because there is no agreement, the federal government has not provided funding. We have provided funding for some time now on the understanding that, at some time or other, the Inuvialuit and the federal government will agree on a suitable amendment. That will mean the federal government in paying these costs. So far, we have been looking at a way to resolve this issue so we, as one party, have no role in the amendment process of the final agreement. If that is what the Member is asking, I have asked the department to look at some options for myself and perhaps to bring to the Minister of Finance and Cabinet a way to try to resolve the issue. It has been ongoing for some time, but that hasn't been finalized yet, whatever options may be available to us.
Stephen Kakfwi on Bill 13: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1993-94
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Bill 13: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 2nd, 1994
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