Debates of June 8, 2006 (day 8)

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Written Question 11-15(5): Trespassing Legislation In Land Claim Areas

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations:

The issue of trespassing in land claim areas is not new. It has been brought to the government’s attention many times over the last several years. Why hasn’t the GNWT brought forward legislation to prevent trespassing in settled land claim areas?

What is the Premier prepared to do to ensure that the rights of the Sahtu people are protected, that our land claim is respected, and the trespassers are kept out of the settlement area?

Thank you.