Mr. Speaker, some of the main principles that our government has been very public on and certainly our principles that underlie what we do in devolution include that we will not somehow abrogate or somehow compromise any aboriginal rights of any groups or their treaty rights. As we negotiate devolution, we will not prejudice any land claims or self-government agreements. Mr. Speaker, as well we have said that aboriginal governments should have a role and responsibilities when devolution is complete. We are not just looking at devolution from federal government to us, but rather we want to include aboriginal governments. So that would be another principle. We also believe that all governments, including the GNWT and aboriginal governments, should have reasonable net fiscal benefits as a result of devolution. Mr. Speaker, those are some of the main principles that our discussions on devolution are based upon. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 283-15(3): Progress On GNWT Mandate To Pursue Devolution
In the Legislative Assembly on October 22nd, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 283-15(3): Progress On GNWT Mandate To Pursue Devolution
Question 283-15(3): Progress On GNWT Mandate To Pursue Devolution
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 21st, 2004
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