Debates of August 25, 2011 (day 18)

Date
August
25
2011
Session
16th Assembly, 6th Session
Day
18
Speaker
Members Present
Mr. Abernethy, Mr. Beaulieu, Ms. Bisaro, Mr. Bromley, Hon. Paul Delorey, Mrs. Groenewegen, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Jacobson, Mr. Krutko, Hon. Jackson Lafferty, Hon. Bob McLeod, Hon. Michael McLeod, Hon. Robert McLeod, Mr. Menicoche, Hon. Michael Miltenberger, Mr. Ramsay, Hon. Floyd Roland, Mr. Yakeleya
Topics
Statements

WRITTEN QUESTION 11-16(6): DENE PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVOLUTION AGREEMENT-IN-PRINCIPLE

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

How does the Premier explain the lack of Dene participation in the Devolution Agreement-in-Principle with the federal government?

What is the Premier doing to advance talks on devolution with the Gwich’in and other Dene organizations that are currently outside the process?

In what areas is the government willing to push for an improved devolution package that would satisfy the concerns of Dene governments?

What will the Premier do to ensure that the Government of the Northwest Territories meets its obligations as set out in land claim agreements and ongoing negotiations on the devolution package?

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. I’m not sure if this falls under the qualification for a written question. I don’t think anything in there the Premier could answer at the present time. We will have a look at it, but thank you, Mr. Krutko.

---Ruled Out of Order