In the area of self-government negotiations, it's the position of this government and the Government of Canada as well that, given the nature of the issues being negotiated, particularly programs and services presently handled by this government, the Government of the Northwest Territories has to be party to the negotiations. We could let the federal government and different aboriginal groups negotiate unilaterally without any consideration or regard for the impact on the public that we're set to serve by staying out of negotiations, but we believe it's contrary to the interests of the public, including the aboriginal people who are a substantial portion of the public. We are set to be part of the self-government negotiations at this time. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
In the Legislative Assembly on April 10th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
April 9th, 1995
Page 936
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