Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Nunavut Act Amendments are scheduled to be introduced in the House by the Honourable Jane Stewart in the next week or so. As such, because of protocol, it is improper for me to get into the specific details, but what I can say is, the work on the bill has been done in a cooperative effort by a working group of officials from the Government of the Northwest Territories, from NTI and from the federal government. I am fairly assured that our views will be reflected in much of the bill. I can also tell the House, standing the bill, we are relatively pleased with what is proposed. We did have some concerns, however, which hence the reason why I went down to Ottawa, met with the Minister and was assured they would look at our concerns and do one of two things. One, either they could make the changes before it is introduced; or two, that we would work together with the Standing Committee on Legislation in putting together the required changes. In a nutshell, we will see soon enough the result of the proposed bill. At that point in time, it will be important for the government and the Ordinary Members, especially the Nunavut Caucus Members, to work together to ensure that our views are reflected in the bill. Thank you.
Goo Arlooktoo on Question 441-13(5): Status Of Nunavut Act Amendments
In the Legislative Assembly on February 25th, 1998. See this statement in context.
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Question 441-13(5): Status Of Nunavut Act Amendments
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 24th, 1998
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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