Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The relationship we have with aboriginal governments we take very seriously. In fact, that is why we’ve established the regional leaders meetings that we take part in with the grand chiefs and presidents of aboriginal government across the Territory. We have a joint ability to put items on the agenda. So those discussions and motions that are made are taken seriously. There are not all times we can agree with what’s put on the table. We let them know. But we continue to try to work on best efforts to strengthen our position from the Territory. Far too many times we find ourselves at odds and not moving ahead because Ottawa continues to tell us and make decisions in the North that have long-term impacts here. We’re starting to see the fact that we need to work together and pull our resources together and have that discussion. So yes, we do take their motion seriously.
Floyd Roland on Question 173-16(3): Constitutional Reform
In the Legislative Assembly on February 19th, 2009. See this statement in context.
Question 173-16(3): Constitutional Reform
Oral Questions (Reversion)
February 18th, 2009
Inuvik Boot Lake
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