Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the recent announcement by the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development concerning funding for Nunavut has raised many questions about the organizational structure of the new Nunavut government. The NIC has recommended a decentralized government that will ensure that all functions of government and the jobs associated with those functions are spread amongst the communities in Nunavut. While my constituents were pleased to hear Mr. Irwin endorse a decentralized government for Nunavut, they are somewhat concerned about the level of funding that has been established. My question is to the Minister of Finance, in his role as chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Divisio. Could the Minister inform this House whether this government has taken position in support of decentralized government to Nunavut?
Kevin O'Brien on Question 170-13(3):gnwt Support For Nunavut Decentralized Government
In the Legislative Assembly on May 7th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Question 170-13(3):gnwt Support For Nunavut Decentralized Government
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 6th, 1996
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
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