Madam Speaker, the discussions that Treaty 8 is having with the federal government and ourselves regarding a bilateral relationship for programs and services to Treaty 8 are intended to be set up as a tripartite process, that with the expectation in the end, if everyone is satisfied with the talks and the negotiations that Treaty 8, probably on the establishment of reserves, can take over programs and services and have a bilateral relationship directly with the federal government. As to whether we can realize that or not is the prerogative of the federal government. We're supporting the initiation of those talks and have given that strong indication to Treaty 8 and the federal government. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 332-12(5): Federal Government Assistance With Western Constitutional Development
In the Legislative Assembly on March 21st, 1994. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 332-12(5): Federal Government Assistance With Western Constitutional Development
Question 332-12(5): Federal Government Assistance With Western Constitutional Development
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 20th, 1994
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