Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think it is imperative that we understand categorically. The Government of Canada has said consistently for the last four or five years for devolution to happen, for any chance for it to happen, the support of aboriginal peoples is essential. The federal government has said that. This government has also said the support of aboriginal peoples is necessary for us to proceed on any discussions regarding transfer of responsibility from the federal government to the north. That has been categorical. There have been some preliminary overtures to say to the federal government that we may, if the aboriginal peoples agree or are in support of such an approach, that we would undertake to set up discussions with the full involvement and support of aboriginal governments, to begin discussions with the federal government on the transfer of ownership of lands and resources in the Northwest Territories to the people and governments of the north. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 80-13(7): Northern Accord Negotiations
In the Legislative Assembly on April 20th, 1999. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 80-13(7): Northern Accord Negotiations
Question 80-13(7): Northern Accord Negotiations
Item 6: Oral Questions
April 19th, 1999
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