Mr. Chairman, it is the view of the government that the Legislative Assembly is generally supportive of reaching an agreement on the Northern Accord with aboriginal groups, and it is about as generic as that. We all want to operate on a consensus basis to resolve these issues. Some of these issues are complex. They get us involved in areas like self-government negotiations, political and constitutional development processes are sometimes seen as negotiating and bargaining levers. The stakes are high and it is difficult to move, especially if the federal government appears very reluctant to allow anything to happen in this area by demanding unusual and unrealistic conditions to be met before proceeding.
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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