Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Member is correct. This is a response to a request to do some geotechnical and survey work in the area, some soil sampling. This was not really an issue that arose from the negotiating table. It is not part of the negotiating process. It was something that came to me, as the Minister of MACA, as a result of this land being Commissioner's land. It is in my authority to grant access. That request came forward. It was not a request for a lease or to purchase the property. So we thought it was in our best interest to work with the Yellowknives Dene, and we did provide them with permission to access. Thank you.
Michael McLeod on Question 427-15(3): Protection Of Aboriginal Rights Within Municipal Boundaries
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 427-15(3): Protection Of Aboriginal Rights Within Municipal Boundaries
Question 427-15(3): Protection Of Aboriginal Rights Within Municipal Boundaries
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 17th, 2005
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