Debates of March 9, 2023 (day 149)
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.
Thank you, Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes. Notices of motion. Colleagues, we will return after a short recess.
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