Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs, Mr. Antoine. It is regarding the obligation that this government has under the Gwich'in Land Claim Agreement, and I will read it:
Section 21, Sub-Surface Rights 21.1.4: The Government of the Northwest Territories shall involve the Gwich'in in the development and implementation of any northern accord on oil and gas development in the Northwest Territories, which is negotiated pursuant to an enabling agreement dated September 5, 1999, between the Government of Canada and the Government of Northwest Territories.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to know from the Minister, has the priority of the government in its obligation to this land claim agreement changed? I feel the government is going off into another area of trying to transfer the revenue-sharing dollars of this government without completing its obligation in this land claim agreement. Thank you.