Mr. Speaker, I would like to say that the amount of consultation that we have undertaken in this process to date -- we've had three rounds of consultation and we are currently engaged with the Inuvialuit, Sahtu and the Gwich'in with legal counsel giving direction and drafting the legislation. That's how involved we are at this table. Usually with other legislation, we do it ourselves. However, with this one, the aboriginal governments want to be more involved, so that is part of the reason for the slow process. With the amount of consultation we have done to date with the Aboriginal Working Group that we set up, they covered all the regions and went to all the communities. I would like to say we've done a thorough consultation on all the areas in all the communities including areas that aren't settled. Having said that, I think we have done as much consultation as we could. We are hoping this will be enough so that once we table this draft legislation towards the end of the life of this government, that in the new government all the work will be there. It's a matter of consultation and approval. Hopefully, it will be enough to satisfy the areas that have settled land claims. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Question 219-14(6): Delay In Amendments To The Wildlife Act
In the Legislative Assembly on March 12th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 219-14(6): Delay In Amendments To The Wildlife Act
Question 219-14(6): Delay In Amendments To The Wildlife Act
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 11th, 2003
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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