That’s quite a bit of slippage, obviously, from what was previously the plan. I believe this work is intended to be completed by the end of December of this year, so that is clearly in jeopardy. I would ask the Minister to please keep us informed on that and perhaps explain that delay.
In the February session, Mr. Speaker, I also congratulated the Minister on the work underway to prosecute current block land transfer squatters and stop new squatting. I pointed out that squatting on Commissioner’s land is only part of the problem and that the federal government does nothing to help. I asked the Minister then to put pressure on the federal government to meet its responsibilities and he said, “I can assure the Member and all Members that it is our intent to constantly work and put pressure on the federal government, and I can assure the Members that I will continue to push that issue quite strongly.”
My question now is: could the Minister tell me what action he has taken since February to get the federal government moving on enforcement, and take action on the scores of illegal squatters on their lands? Thank you.