Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the department has, as the Member indicated, in the past experienced problems identifying which group is the designated aboriginal group for a community or whether or not a person is aboriginal or non-aboriginal. Whether or not we can address that specifically in the negotiated contract policy, at this point in time, the policies established do not address that specific problem. However, I am under the understanding, Mr. Speaker, that the government is considering new guidelines for negotiated contract policy. It would be possible, at that time, that we consider some way of identifying specific groups and their eligibility under the BIP or under negotiated contract policies.
Vince Steen on Question 178-13(7): Designated Aboriginal Organizations
In the Legislative Assembly on May 10th, 1999. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 178-13(7): Designated Aboriginal Organizations
Question 178-13(7): Designated Aboriginal Organizations
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 9th, 1999
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