Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As I understand it, the federal government requires us to show that all the aboriginal groups support the Northern Accord in order for the federal government to proceed. They do not qualify by saying any objections should have some substance to it. They do not indicate whether or not, say, 80 percent of the aboriginal groups would constitute sufficient support to proceed. It sounds like you do not have to give a reason to not show support, and everybody has to agree before anything can happen. It is not possible.
Stephen Kakfwi on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 27th, 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 26th, 1998
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