As the Minister has said, we do monitor and review relevant cases concerning aboriginal law that are decided throughout the country. A case decided in British Columbia or New Brunswick is not necessarily binding on the Northwest Territories, although it may be persuasive and a lot of these cases seemingly get appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada. When decisions come from that body that becomes the law throughout the country and we certainly abide by all the laws as decided by the Supreme Court of Canada. In terms of political development in relation to aboriginal law that tends to be handled by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs and we provide the legal advice. Thank you.
Mr. Cooper on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 1998. 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
February 18th, 1998
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Cooper
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