Mr. Speaker, I can assure Members that we have been pressing the Minister for several months now and, as I say, it is the Minister's discretion, the final decision, I should say, on our nominations as well as nominations from other parties including aboriginal organizations. So he has that final say. Mr. Speaker, in order to resolve this, we recognize the need to have someone and have that position filled. In order to move ahead with this, we have agreed with the federal Minister to give him more names. If he can't make a decision based on the names we have provided, we will give him more names. Recently, the Minister responsible, the Minister of ENR, had sent a letter out asking for nominations from Members and others. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 134-15(5): Appointments To Mackenzie Valley Land And Water Board
In the Legislative Assembly on October 19th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 134-15(5): Appointments To Mackenzie Valley Land And Water Board
Question 134-15(5): Appointments To Mackenzie Valley Land And Water Board
Item 7: Oral Questions
October 18th, 2006
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