Mr. Chairman, the decision to sign the agreement-in-principle was brought forward to Cabinet, was brought forward to Members of this Assembly. The facts were put on the table. Knowing that there would be concerns raised about going forward on an agreement-in-principle, knowing there was the potential for litigation, we took all precautions to ensure we did our work right. By signing that agreement, I believe in the work that has been done. I believe we have covered our bases. I believe in the issue of bringing Northerners the authority to make decisions over development and to benefit from that development. I believe in it so much that I signed the agreement with the acceptance of the Members of this Legislative Assembly. I believe that by doing this and having the door open to leadership to join and by extending again an arm and a hand to help fund a process to understand the agreement-in-principle, we have once again shown that we want to be inclusive. I believe what we have done is in the best interest of Northerners and that we have covered our bases and that we have done our work diligently. Thank you.
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
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