Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe that there is much stronger support with the other jurisdictions, and I'll speak specifically about Premiers. I've been through this issue with them and they shake their heads and just find this totally unfair and unbelievable that today we would have a situation like ours where we're generating wealth, making decisions about protected areas and trying to get that balance and we don't have any authority. Mr. Speaker, I'll say further that even with talking with bankers in Toronto or talking with the public across the country, there is definitely a growing awareness that this situation cannot continue this way. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 380-15(5): Legal Authority To Control NWT Lands And Resources
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 2007. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 380-15(5): Legal Authority To Control Nwt Lands And Resources
Question 380-15(5): Legal Authority To Control NWT Lands And Resources
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 20th, 2007
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