Therefore, Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that the Premier ensure that sufficient resources are provided to the government's office in Ottawa to enable the government to increase its presence in the nation's capital, so as to ensure that the Northwest Territories is adequately represented in discussions regarding financial, constitutional, self-government, and other important issues.
Committee Motion 37-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 10, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on April 11th, 1995. See this topic in context.
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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An Hon. Member
Question.
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The Chair Tony Whitford
Question has been called. We don't have a quorum, I shall sound the bells.
Thank you. We have a quorum now. To the motion.
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Question.
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An Hon. Member
Question.
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The Chair Tony Whitford
Yes, I heard that, but the light went on over there so I couldn't address it. I thought he wanted to speak. We all thought he wanted to speak. Now, question has been called. All those in favour of the motion, please signify. All those opposed? The motion is carried.
---Carried
The chair continues to recognize Mr. Antoine.
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Intergovernmental Affairs
During the life of this government, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs has been the responsibility of one Minister. This made sense in the context of the Charlottetown Accord negotiations. However, now there are pressing aboriginal issues in the NWT such as self-government, division and constitutional development which must have a designated Minister responsible for aboriginal affairs who can give them the attention and focus they deserve.
The Premier should deal with the Prime Minister and the provincial Premiers on national and international issues and have responsibility for the intergovernmental affairs portfolio. This change should be incorporated into the transition plan being prepared by the government.