Thank you, Mr. Chair. That is quite a large question. What I can say is that the intent of the wording here is just that, which is that the Minister may or may not enter into agreements with Indigenous governments. As to how the Commissioner and the Executive Council will engage with those parties, "engage" is obviously a different word than "consult." I believe that was likely intentional by the drafter so as not to import the baggage. I don't mean that pejoratively, but there is a large connotation that comes along with the word "consult." With that, that answers your question. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Law Clerk (Mr. Kruger) on Committee Motion 152-18(3): Bill 38: Protected Areas Act - Motion No. 2 to Amend s. 98, Defeated
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Committee Motion 152-18(3): Bill 38: Protected Areas Act - Motion No. 2 to Amend s. 98, Defeated
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