Debates of March 9, 2023 (day 149)

Date
March
9
2023
Session
19th Assembly, 2nd Session
Day
149
Members Present
Hon. Diane Archie, Hon. Frederick Blake Jr., Mr. Bonnetrouge, Hon. Paulie Chinna, Ms. Cleveland, Hon. Caroline Cochrane, Mr. Edjericon, Hon. Julie Green, Mr. Jacobson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Martselos, Ms. Nokleby, Mr. O’Reilly, Ms. Semmler, Mr. Rocky Simpson, Hon. Shane Thompson, Hon. Caroline Wawzonek, Ms. Weyallon Armstrong
Topics
Statements

Motion 77-19(2): Review of Territorial Land Lease Policy and Procedures

Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, I will move the following motion:

Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife North, that this Legislative Assembly calls upon the Government of the Northwest Territories to forgive and pause the collection of current and new lease payments and fees of all Indigenous cabin leaseholders immediately;

And further, that the Government of the Northwest Territories complete a review of cabin and recreational leases to ensure that there is no infringement of Indigenous rights through the collection of taxes and fees;

And furthermore, the Government of the Northwest Territories develop a more consistent land use policy that are representative of completed land resource and selfgovernment agreements and ongoing land resource and selfagreement negotiations;

And furthermore, the Government of the Northwest Territories provide a response to this motion within 120 days. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes. Notices of motion. Colleagues, we will return after a short recess.

SHORT RECESS