Thank you, Madam Chair. My question is in relation to lands and communities which are classified as federal lands or IAB lands in regard to the Indian Affairs Branch which are lands reserved for Indians or reserves. In regard to the jurisdiction of those lands which fall within federal jurisdiction, a lot of aboriginal people at this time have built houses on those lands with the understanding as treaty Indians they were exempt from property tax. My question to the Minister is, will this continue on and be the case or will this Act affect in any way those rights that the aboriginal people currently have had or have in their claims agreements? And, if so, what consultation process has taken place with the aboriginal organizations and the Department of Indian Affairs on this particular issue? Thank you.
David Krutko on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 15th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 14th, 1997
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