Debates of March 4, 2010 (day 4)

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QUESTION 54-16(5): CONSULTATION ON CARIBOU MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just want to ask the Minister of ENR about the issue with the Yellowknives Dene and the news he had yesterday. I want to follow up, this being the last day of the House. I want to ask where the deal is with the Yellowknives Dene. Are they closed or still ongoing?

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. The honourable Minister responsible for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Miltenberger.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Member is correct; there were arrangements made for a sit-down between some senior staff and Chief Sangris. I haven’t been informed whether they were successful, but I know that contact has been made.

Would the Minister then inform the House and myself as soon as there is a deal that’s going to be satisfactory to both sides on this issue?