Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.
The land lease only policy was adopted by this government to ensure that an adequate land base would be available for the AFN upon completion of the treaty implementation negotiations. They have received approval for an exemption to allow for transfers of parcels of land to the City of Yellowknife, in fee-simple title, on February 7, 2006.
- What discussions or consultations took place with the parties affected by this decision to make an exemption on the LLOP?
- If any consultation was done, was an agreement reached, or formally drafted, that allowed all parties to have input and discussion over?
- If the government deferred the city's land requirements application until January 2006, why was the discussion to dispose of land in fee-simple title rushed? What prompted this rushed discussion to take place?
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.