In fact I think that’s the gist of the work that we did was to identify the shortfall that was there, we feel is there. I think the example that we would look to, and as much as Premier Fentie of the Yukon might disagree with me, I would say when you look at that agreement it’s a great agreement but it’s unimplementable. They’ve implemented some areas but not all. If you talk to the Tlicho Government they are in the process where they haven’t drawn any authorities down. They have their governing structure and they’re realizing the cost of doing that. They’re not drawing that down. I think in fact, as the Member has stated, they are exercising their right not to draw down that authority because they realize that there’s going to be a financial implication for us or for them as well as we go forward. Hence, I guess, for ourselves as the Government of the Northwest Territories why we say self-government financing is not a part of this agreement-in-principle and it shouldn’t be considered to be a part of it. That is a bigger picture where we should be working together and our work was based on that where we would work together with Aboriginal groups, go the federal government, and ensure that the federal government was honouring their commitment around their inherent right policy.
Floyd Roland on Consideration in Committee of the Whole on Bills and Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 2011. See this statement in context.
Consideration in Committee of the Whole on Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 27th, 2011
See context to find out what was said next.