Question 190-16(6): Devolution Agreement  The only group in the Northwest Territories that really have real ownership of land in the Northwest Territories is the Dene people. They have been here for countless generations. They have Treaty 8 and Treaty 11. They have a fundamental right to the land in the Northwest Territ

Question 190-16(6): Devolution Agreement  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to reverse the statement made by the Premier. That’s exactly how the Dene people are feeling today. They are feeling they’re sitting outside the room and they’re waiting to be invited in, and technically they don’t have to be. I think that is the

Proposed Amendments To The Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As we are all aware, there is a major proposed amendment to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and again the process seems to be driven from outside in, from the big boys in Ottawa. Again the legislation, regarding the drafting of legislation, wa

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, would like to recognize James Firth, acting chair of the Gwich’in Renewable Resource Council and former chief of the Inuvik Native Band. Welcome.

Question 178-16(6): Proposed Amendments To The Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are directed to the Minister of Environment with regard to the proposed amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. I know the Minister mentioned that this government is requesting three additional changes to be considered in l

Question 178-16(6): Proposed Amendments To The Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act  I think one of the fundamental elements that are missing, especially in the majority of the region which there’s only one region that has a land use plan through their land use planning commission planning process, which is the Gwich’in Settlement Region, but again that whole sys

Question 178-16(6): Proposed Amendments To The Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act  Another area I think has to be clarified is the whole area of inspection and enforcement. That’s the part that falls below the waistline when it comes to actually getting the work done. A lot of times the blame goes to the regulatory boards, which they don’t have that authority

Question 178-16(6): Proposed Amendments To The Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I noted earlier in my comments, the government is suggesting looking at three additional issues for consideration. Can the Minister elaborate on those three particular areas for consideration for changes in the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act?

Tabled Document 69-16(6): Aboriginal Sport Circle – Proposal To Enhance The Promotion And Delivery Of Sport And Recreation Activities To The Aboriginal Population  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to table a document entitled Proposal to Enhance the Promotion and Delivery of Sport and Recreation Activities to the Aboriginal Population in the Northwest Territories.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters  I’d like to call Committee of the Whole to order. We have Committee Report 6-16(6), Bills 9, 10, 22, 23. What is the wish of committee? Mrs. Groenewegen.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters  Committee agree?

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters  So with that, we’ll take a short break. ---SHORT RECESS

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters  I’d like to call Committee of the Whole back to order. Prior to the break we agreed to start with Committee Report 6-16(6), Report on the Review of Bill 10, Northwest Territories Heritage Fund Act. So at this time I’d like to ask the chair of the committee if he’d like to respond

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters  Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Any comments in regard to the report of the standing committee report on the review of Bill 10? General comments. Does the committee agree that Committee Report 6-16(6)... Mr. Hawkins.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters  General comments in regard to Committee Report 6-16(6). Mr. Bromley.