Mr. Speaker, this has certainly been an issue of interest to my colleagues across the country. All of the Premiers have asked me about devolution and where we are at. Mr. Speaker, this is a process that is trilateral, it involves aboriginal governments, our government and the federal government. The framework agreement I referred to is a first step. Second, we hope to have an agreement-in-principle and we commit to working toward that by this summer, and a final agreement by 2005 with implementation in 2006. That is a pretty ambitious schedule. I hope constituents across the North don't lose confidence in the process, but I really believe we have to take it step by step and I fully intend to do everything we can to bring this to a conclusion during the life of this government. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 1-15(3): Bill Of Intent To Seek Provincial Status
In the Legislative Assembly on March 16th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 1-15(3): Bill Of Intent To Seek Provincial Status
Question 1-15(3): Bill Of Intent To Seek Provincial Status
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 15th, 2004
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