Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Well, assuming there is no call for an early election and we do look to October 15th, I am optimistic that we have given this issue top priority for a variety of reasons and both the Finance Minister and the Premier have spoken to them on a number of occasions. I am optimistic that the will is there to reach an arrangement at our level. I have met with the Minister of Indian Affairs directly and asked them to view this as a priority. He has indicated to me, and I believe to other Ministers, that he's prepared to do that. So the optimist in me says that assuming we can reach a reasonable arrangement that is broadly supported in the Northwest Territories, we should hopefully be able to come to a satisfactory conclusion, hopefully by the fall. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 162-12(7): Status Of Negotiations Re Mining Accord
In the Legislative Assembly on February 24th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 162-12(7): Status Of Negotiations Re Mining Accord
Question 162-12(7): Status Of Negotiations Re Mining Accord
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 23rd, 1995
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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