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Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I’m not sure I can top that one. I have questions for the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations regarding the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. As I said in my statement, Minister McLeod co-chaired the inaugural Federal-Provincial-Territorial Indigenous Forum in Ottawa; he was chair of its Aboriginal Affairs Working Group. Can the Minister give us a report on the substance and outcome of that meeting and what future actions are planned towards compliance with the UN Declaration? Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I’m just not quite sure how the funding works for these two programs. Is it distributed through the regions, the regional offices, or is it done through headquarters and how does an organization like NFTI apply for this funding? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Yes, and I have looked at the terms of reference for the Mineral Industry Advisory Board and I believe that there were concerns actually raised in this House in the previous Assembly about the need to make it more representative of various interests. I’m just wondering when the Minister might be able to consider that and get back to Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment. Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Thanks, Mr. Chair, appreciate that, and I’m glad that we continue to support coops. Just one line down, there’s the same thing for non-profit, two per cent write down. There’s a decline in funding there as well. Can the Minister and/or her staff explain that as well? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I appreciate the answer. The description talks about a socio-economic advisory committee, so that money is used to support GNWT staff then to attend these committee meetings, is that what it’s used for? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. As I understand, I think there is, though, some sort of a research agenda or a strategic plan or whatever for research under this fund, so there’s still more work to be done. We haven’t been collecting any money to do it. Is that where we’re at, Mr. Chair? Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. On May 10th, Canada finally removed its objector status to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and announced its unqualified support for the declaration. In ratifying its acceptance of the 46 articles of the declaration, Canada takes on responsibility to uphold and implement the wide variety of goals and actions itemized in the declaration. Canada’s action follows more than eight years after GNWT unanimously endorsed the declaration by resolution of this Assembly on February 19th, 2008. The federal announcement marks the beginning of a long...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Okay. The Growing Forward 2 funding, can anybody with the Minister or staff explain whether NFTI, the Northern Farm Training Institute, actually got any support in 2015-16 and how much? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I’ll see if I do any better on a full belly. I wanted to go back to the Mineral Industry Advisory Board. I think I heard the Premier say that there were Aboriginal members of the Chamber of Mines, and that… I’m not quite sure what the connection is to the Mineral Industry Advisory Board because I was asking about whether the department was prepared to consider broadening the membership of the Mineral Industry Advisory Board to include other interests, including Aboriginal governments and environmental organizations and so on. Can I ask again of the Minister: is the...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. That’s not what I asked. I asked if the information could be provided to the House. Thanks, Mr. Chair.