Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, no, this government does not intend to make any statement at all to this UN rapporteur. He was here on the invitation of the First Nations and the First Nations wanted to make a presentation to him. The UN rapporteur will be making a major statement, not only for the Northwest Territories, Canada and the United States, but a statement throughout the whole world on treaty issues for indigenous people that they see there are injustices to them. As a result of that, we are part of the government and I think some of the concerns that were raised were aimed toward us. It would have been good to meet this gentleman but unfortunately because of this House sitting we were not able to attend the meeting. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Question 427-13(5): Presentation To United Nations Rapporteur
In the Legislative Assembly on February 24th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 427-13(5): Presentation To United Nations Rapporteur
Question 427-13(5): Presentation To United Nations Rapporteur
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 23rd, 1998
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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