Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My statement today is about the jurisdictions in the Northwest Territories, in particular Yellowknife. Mr. Speaker, over the past year there has been lots of discussion in Yellowknife about house boats. This has caused confusion and anger for many people. In other places, this particular type of situation is not an issue. There are plenty of examples of house boats in B.C. For instance, in Vancouver the City of Vancouver has jurisdiction over house boats and there are land use marine guidelines used. On Granville Island, CMHC has jurisdiction by order of council, and the land, in this case the water, is leased to the home owners. Mr. Speaker, the problem is jurisdiction. Elsewhere in Canada, it is clear who is responsible. Here, in the Northwest Territories, and particularly Yellowknife, there are many players. There is the city, there is the territorial government, there is the federal government, and then, of course, there are the aboriginal people because of the claims. Everything is up in the air. There are treaty land entitlements, land claims, and self-government is still hanging around out there unanswered. The federal government has authority over some land and waters. It is ridiculous that so much time, energy, and dollars are being spent on this issue in Yellowknife. Once again, lack of decisive action by the federal government is causing trouble for northerners. We need the jurisdiction clarified. Not just for house boats, but for other activities. The federal government must settle self-government and land claim issues, and soon. The general public and potential investors should not have to wonder who is responsible for the land. It is time we were responsible for our own land, not just treated as tenants. It is primarily the federal government who can clarify this. Thank you.
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