Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Member is absolutely correct. In order for northern residents to continue to enjoy the levels of services and programs we have today the central government has to be able to tax people and redistribute wealth. We cannot move ahead with blinders on. We have seen the experience of southern Canada. All you have to do to see what happens in southern Canada is walk into one reserve that has oil and one that does not. You will see clearly what the problem is with that system. We believe strongly that there should be a strong central government that has the ability to redistribute wealth throughout the regions in the Northwest Territories and the communities, so all of our residents enjoy the same level of services we have today. That does not say that aboriginal governments do not have the right to tax as well. Thank you.
Don Morin on Question 108-13(6): Components Of A Strong Central Government
In the Legislative Assembly on September 24th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 108-13(6): Components Of A Strong Central Government
Question 108-13(6): Components Of A Strong Central Government
Item 6: Oral Questions
September 23rd, 1998
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
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