Wally Schumann

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Can I get Mr. O'Reilly to repeat the exact part of the question? Not his opening comments, but the question?

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes, it is, but we still need the flexibility. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. No, there is not. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. We don't know what the process will be yet, but we will be sitting down having those discussions. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am pleased to introduce Bill 34, Mineral Resources Act. Bill 34 is part of our government's work to improve the Northwest Territories land and resource management regime to ensure Northerners are able to make decisions that support sustainable, responsible development and protection of the environment while respecting Indigenous rights.

Today I would like to speak with you about its purpose and our vision for what it can achieve. First and foremost, this legislation is the foundation upon which our management of the mineral industry can be built. Its defining goals are...

We leave positive obligation to circulation notices to Indigenous governments with territory overlapping the claim application area. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. That's a conversation that we have to have with our producers going forward, and we've talked about this many times with the committee. This is a complex issue, as I've said before in this House, and it's a conversation that deserves its own time. We need to have those discussions going forward on how that's going to work. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. We will continue to move forward in the spirit of partnership as we develop regulations, should this bill pass. That will mean extensive engagement with our partners from Indigenous governments, industry, and other affected stakeholders. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The MVRMA system provides a transparent process to review closure plans for sites and updates securities as required, and as such, a process is under way for the Cameron Hills site. The Government of the Northwest Territories has confidence in the modern system as it was envisioned in the claim and implemented through the MVRMA and institutions of public government, and we'll use all tools at its disposal to protect the public interest.

Our technical experts will continue to participate in the ongoing process by the Land and Water Board to review the closure plan and associated securities for...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. We see this motion as unnecessary as municipal or local governments are effectively already required to receive notice. All of the public would receive notice ---