I believe that the six points that are spelled out in the letter basically outline the areas of concern. It’s not only the concern of the Gwich’in, it’s the concern of the other regions in the Northwest Territories that do have land claims. They do have costs and administration systems in place. They do have management regimes that they want to make sure there is a working relationship between whatever government that provides government services regarding land management. I think it’s important that we work with those land claims groups that have land claims settlements, more importantly because they do have responsibilities in the Northwest Territories by way of ownership and management responsibilities. I think it’s critical if any agreement is made here, it should be done with those land claims groups that have those legal obligations spelled out in their agreement. Will the Premier commit to that?
David Krutko on Question 245-16(5): Draft Devolution Agreement-In-Principle
In the Legislative Assembly on October 21st, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 245-16(5): Draft Devolution Agreement-In-Principle
Oral Questions
October 20th, 2010
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