Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The federal government recently asked me to head the federal delegation of that meeting. In later consultations I decided that it would be more appropriate if we asked the Arctic Ambassador to head the federal delegation, of which I was quite willing to concede. I know that it is an important issue. It is one in the international forum. The Office of the Arctic Ambassador needed to develop its own profile and presence in the international community, and this was another way to enhance that. I think the federal government had that mind in making that suggestion, and I was quite happy to comply. I have not, to date, personally received any update on that meeting, but I am sure the information is available. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 23rd, 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 23rd, 1997
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