Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In regard to my comments earlier about the land claims agreements. There are certain provisions and sections that allow for the government to realize that there are certain benefits that arise from the claims, especially when it comes to land that they have selected in municipalities or communities. In some cases, because the lands are not developed, they are just rural lands which they have to pay property taxes on them. Also, there are sections in the agreement which talk about the Indian Affairs' or the federal government's responsibility to pay taxes for 15 years on lands that are designated IAB lands, Indian Branch Lands, that were selected during the land selection process. Has the government done an evaluation? Are you doing any tax acts or tax legislation to allow for these type of amendments so you encompass what is really spelled out in the land claims agreement when it comes to taxes and municipal taxes?
David Krutko on Recommendation 1
In the Legislative Assembly on June 29th, 2000. See this statement in context.
Recommendation 1
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 29th, 2000
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