Thank you, Madam Chair. Before devolution went on, we had approached all of the Indigenous governments; before my time, so this is my understanding. We approached all of the Indigenous governments, gave them an offer to sign on. Those who signed on to devolution and agreed to be part of it share in the royalties that are obtained from devolution. Those who chose not to sign on do not get the devolution shares, but they might also get portions within their own self-government agreements or land claims, or just their own assets; but the devolution is specifically for those who signed on to devolution, and it is still open. Devolution is not finished; we're still in the process, so there are still opportunities for Indigenous governments to sign on. If anyone is hearing, that would be my biggest plea: sign on; be part of us. We want to share. Thank you, Madam Chair.
Caroline Cochrane on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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