David Ramsay

Thank you. Does committee agree that the Legislative Assembly’s main estimates are concluded?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In the administration of the funds and the handling of the funds that are available, I’m wondering what discussions our government had with the federal government and the officials at DIAND that would see the Government of the Northwest Territories, which I believe would be a better vehicle to deliver this much needed economic development funding to our residents. What discussions took place between our government and DIAND in regard to who would administer these funds? Thank you.

Thank you. Bill 21 is now ready for third reading. Thank you, committee. Thank you, Mr. Minister. Thank you, witnesses.

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We will now move on to Aboriginal Affairs. I would like to ask the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs to provide his opening comments on his departmental estimates. Mr. Premier.

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Mr. Pokiak.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Speaker.

Mahsi, Mr. Zoe. Committee, we’re on general comments. Mr. Zoe.

To the bill as a whole?

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Are there further general comments to Bill 21? Mr. Villeneuve.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Thank you.

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We’ll go back to pages 2-104 and 2-105, Aboriginal Affairs, active positions.

Mahsi, Mr. Menicoche. Mr. Speaker.