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Again, when you talk about the Northwest Territories Metis Association, which Metis association are you talking about? There’s also the Mackenzie Valley Metis Association. I’m wondering if they’re going to be funded also.
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Welcome witnesses. At this time I would like to ask if there are any general comments for the Department of Finance. Mr. Bromley.
Agreed?
Just on the question about drawing down government type, I think that is the area of contention in the devolution agreement with regard to Section 5 which talks about government powers and whatnot. I think that’s where a lot of Aboriginal groups have concern with regard to their land claims agreements. They have regulatory obligations under those agreements. They have been basically dealing with land, water and resources. You’re not only talking just the land claim, you’re talking about water resources where they have water resource sections of the agreement and surface rights sections. Even...
Page 4-24, Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, activity summary, intergovernmental relations, grants and contributions, grants, total grants, $350,000. Mr. Bromley.
Mr. Minister.
Moving on to page 5-33, information item, Liquor Revolving Fund, active positions.
Is that the 1921 group or the 1957 group?
Does the committee agree that the Minister can bring in his witnesses?
Activity summary, office of comptroller general, grants and contributions, contributions, $14.085 million.