Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We took a long hard look at that previously as well. I am willing to revisit that issue through the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs as lead Minister, but we did take a look at it. I remember taking a look at that whole issue. My understanding, and the information that we had available to us at that time, is that what we are doing as a government, we are doing it for the right reasons; to create employment and create benefits to the community. If you are going to spend millions of dollars in a community, as much money should be left there as possible, so that those people can actually benefit. As far as the land claims agreements go, we have come out with a fairly clear direction on article 24 for the Nunavut claim of how we do things. My understanding is that with us dealing with the existing policies and existing programs and the negotiated contracts, the way we deal right now meets our obligation under the other claims as well. That is the understanding I have right now. Thank you.
Don Morin on Question 317-13(4): Negotiated Contracts
In the Legislative Assembly on February 13th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 317-13(4): Negotiated Contracts
Question 317-13(4): Negotiated Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 12th, 1997
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
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