Either scenario would be unacceptable to the people of the NWT. Litigation would likely be time-consuming and would not bring about a timely election. It would not be desirable to leave the fate of the NWT political evolution in the hands of the federal government.
Sandy Lee on Repercussions
In the Legislative Assembly on June 13th, 2002. See this statement in context.
Repercussions
Item 4: Reports Of Standing And Special Committees
June 12th, 2002
Page 746
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