As we’ve been across the North meeting with Aboriginal governments, we’ve had quite a wide range of responses in our attempt to find common ground ranging from get on with it, get the deal done, and in one case there’s been a court case. We’ve had the Sahtu sign on. We’re still in discussions with others. I think the fundamental issue is with regard to the fact that the Devolution Agreement, the AIP is based on recognition of modern land claims and treaties. When you talk to the Dehcho and the Akaitcho, there’s a fundamental problem for them because they don’t agree with the written version of the treaties and they believe that only the oral version of the treaties is the correct version. That’s something that is a reality and we would have to deal with. Thank you.
Bob McLeod on Question 85-17(3): Update On Devolution Negotiations
In the Legislative Assembly on June 5th, 2012. See this statement in context.
Question 85-17(3): Update On Devolution Negotiations
Oral Questions
June 4th, 2012
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