Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The answer to that question is yes, 2.7.1 would apply to the rights of the North Slave Metis and if those rights occur as a result of the test established under the Powley case, it applies. Powley sets out, as an important landmark case, the test for Metis claimant groups to establish their rights in courts and the North Slave Metis Alliance were successful in meeting that test and if the court were to find that they had aboriginal rights, then 2.7.1 would apply.
Mr. Goldney on Bill 34: Tlicho Land Claims And Self-government Agreement Act
In the Legislative Assembly on October 9th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 34: Tlicho Land Claims And Self-government Agreement Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 9th, 2003
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Goldney
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