Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I apologize for not giving heads-up notice to the Minister of Lands, but it's a continuation on the same similar subject. I am really not too sure when the acts were developed, but one was mirrored from devolution. Is the Department of Lands having some preliminary discussions with the stakeholders out there who have claims or leases in preparation for the amendments to the act? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Masi. Minister of Lands.
Yes, of course, the department is always interested in engaging stakeholders as we move forward. In particular, as I referenced earlier, there is this complex area of equity leases that we are looking at from both an Honour-of-the-Crown position, if I can put it that way, and also looking at our legal obligations that may exist under these leases. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I welcome the answer. My second question here is: is there going to be a draft schedule of consultation provided to Members on this side in preparation for those changes?
As I have mentioned earlier, we are looking at the minimum lease changes. Certainly, we have been consulting with Aboriginal and other stakeholders, and I imagine I could provide a list of consultations that have taken place and those that are planned.
When can we expect a draft schedule so we can respectively assist in the consultation with the stakeholders in our respective areas?
I would have to consult with the department to determine how soon we could provide that to Members opposite.
Oral questions. Member for Sahtu.
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Can we expect this material information to come to our side prior to the next session? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Yes, I think Members opposite could expect that. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Masi. Oral questions. Member for Yellowknife North.
Actually, Mr. Speaker, at this time I would like to seek unanimous consent, if there are no further questions, to go back to item 5 in the orders of the day, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
---Unanimous consent denied
Oral questions, Member for Kam Lake.
