It was not a comment. It is a fact of life. They are taking on more responsibilities for more programs and services and this is one area where they can relate to where a lot of dollars are spent in different areas that are presently not benefiting them. If they can somehow take on those programs and services and conduct them for themselves and carry out the programs that they feel they can administer on behalf of their membership. We talk about community empowerment. We talk about self-government. We talk about arrangements we have with this government. We have programs and services right now administered by the Status of Women with regard to different programs this government carries out. Why could not those same arrangements be made with First Nations groups with regard to the health insurance programs that this government carries out now? What is the difference?
David Krutko on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 2001. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 22nd, 2001
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