Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We all understand this is a longstanding problem. It is still in dispute. Discussions are underway between the government, arbitrators and the Justice Department. I am not in a position to make a comment on it. You do not want me to interfere in due process or yourselves. So I am telling you that we are moving forward in the normal procedure that we undertake between arbitrators, the Justice Department and the parties. I am not in a position to comment. I certainly am not going to interfere in due process, but we are trying to seek a resolve to the issue and all parties are working towards that resolve. I am advised by others that it would be inappropriate for me to make a comment that may prejudice or influence the process that is underway between arbitrators, justice and the parties. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 483-13(4): Settlement Allowance Arbitration Process
In the Legislative Assembly on May 28th, 1997. See this statement in context.
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Question 483-13(4): Settlement Allowance Arbitration Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 27th, 1997
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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