Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Powley decision, as I stated earlier, provides the test for Metis claimant groups to establish their rights and if the North Slave Metis Alliance were successful in pursuing their rights through litigation, the agreement would operate to make room for those rights. I think the Member is asking whether or not it would be available for the North Slave Metis Alliance to negotiate those rights and that's certainly another way of establishing the North Slave Metis Alliance's rights. To date, however, Canada has not recognized the North Slave Metis Alliance as a distinct aboriginal peoples. That might change as their aboriginal rights are established and maybe further defined through the courts. But at present, there are no negotiations with the North Slave Metis Alliance. That willingness may change on the part of Canada and if it does, and the North Slave Metis Alliance have their aboriginal rights established in a treaty and have treaty rights, then 2.7(1) will allow for the accommodation of those rights.
Mr. Goldney on Bill 34: Tlicho Land Claims And Self-government Agreement Act
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Bill 34: Tlicho Land Claims And Self-government Agreement Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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