Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That falls under the responsibility of devolution of powers from the federal government to this government. Two terms ago, we had almost reached a deal with the federal government to take over the responsibilities of Fisheries and Oceans in the Northwest Territories. While we were getting closer to the end of that deal, the federal government continued to pull back dollars. In the end, they would have liked to have transferred the responsibility, but transfer no dollars with it. So at that time we backed out of that deal, but it is something that will be back on the table again that we will look at. We, as a government, are a firm believer that northerners should control the northern resources. That way, we will have the people's issues in the forefront on all issues to do with fishing in the Northwest Territories. Thank you.
Don Morin on Question 310-13(3): Devolution Of Fisheries And Oceans Responsibilities To GNWT
In the Legislative Assembly on May 24th, 1996. See this statement in context.
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Question 310-13(3): Devolution Of Fisheries And Oceans Responsibilities To GNWT
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 23rd, 1996
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
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