Debates of February 15, 2008 (day 8)
MOTION 4-16(2) UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, February 18, 2008, I will move the following motion: I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, that this Legislative Assembly recognize and support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as an international legal instrument; and further, that this Legislative Assembly strongly urge the Government of Canada to respect and honour the decision of the international community in adopting the declaration; and furthermore, that this Legislative Assembly strongly recommend that the government of the Northwest Territories formally request the Government of Canada to reverse its current position and support the declaration.
Item 16, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 17, motions. Item 18, first reading of bills. Item 19, second reading of bills. Item 20, consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters, Minister’s Statement 1-16(2), Minister’s Statement 9-16(2) and Bill 1, with Mr. Krutko in the chair.