Madam Chair, I have raised this issue verbally with the Minister of DIAND, mainly to bring to his attention that there is an outstanding issue here which is creating some difficulties for us in terms of defining every aboriginal group or government authorities and responsibilities. Madam Chair, in the last government, we certainly assisted the North Slave Metis in their efforts. We paid for trips to go to Ottawa to meet with the federal government. If I recall correctly, the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs at the time also wrote a letter encouraging the federal Minister to resolve this issue. But beyond that, it's not our government's role or responsibility to try to resolve this. This is really an issue between the North Slave Metis and the federal government. Thank you, Madam Chair.
Joe Handley on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Others Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on June 1st, 2004. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Others Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Others Matters
May 31st, 2004
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