Mr. Chairman, I just want to say that this clause will legislate the use of a particular language as a subject in a program. The whole clause, as it is in the legislation, is to permit decision-making in the communities. This amendment would take away the ability of the communities to make their choice. In other words, they're obligated to do it. So, in that sense, we're legislating a decision prior to the communities deciding what is in the interest of the community. A vote against is not a vote against a language. We're trying to support that the communities make the choice first, rather than us forcing them to make that choice. Thank you.
Richard Nerysoo on Committee Motion 103-12(7): To Amend Clause 73 Of Bill 25, Defeated
In the Legislative Assembly on June 22nd, 1995. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 103-12(7): To Amend Clause 73 Of Bill 25, Defeated
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 22nd, 1995
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
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