There was never an intention to transfer the subsurface of the Edehzhie back to the federal government. The discussions that we have been having is that it would be controlled in the Northwest Territories by the Aboriginal government and the Government of the Northwest Territories through an agreement that would be established through the Dehcho process.
Bob McLeod on Question 374-18(3): EdehzHie Conservation Initiative
In the Legislative Assembly on October 12th, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 374-18(3): EdehzHie Conservation Initiative
Oral Questions
October 12th, 2018
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