In the main estimates, I did make a commitment that we should look at this board, and we did. One of the things we did was examine the land claim agreements, and I can confirm the Surface Rights Board is a land claim obligation in the Gwich'in and is also stated in the Sahtu and Tlicho agreements. This board is actually fully funded by the Government of Canada, so we have an obligation to have this board in place.
Shane Thompson on Question 193-19(2): Northwest Territories Surface Rights Board
In the Legislative Assembly on March 12th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 193-19(2): Northwest Territories Surface Rights Board
Oral Questions
March 12th, 2020
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