Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Act
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Sitting 135
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A bill to give effect to a self-government agreement for a northern indigenous group. Members mostly talked about the bill's implications and details, with some discussion of other issues facing northern and indigenous communities.
“I'm filling time with praise. I want everyone to agree with me. We should pass this bill quickly. The Sahtu people know what's best for them. They can govern themselves and decide what is best for their land and community. Passing this bill would affirm their right to self-government. We need to recognize their authority and let them make their own decisions. This will unlock new opportunities for them. Self-government means they can make decisions closer to home. It will mean more economic opportunities for them. This bill will create more stability and unlock more investment. It is good for everyone in the north. Thank you to everyone who got us to this point. Now let's pass this bill quickly.”
“I'm asking the minister to make businesses stay open in Norman Wells. I'm implying the government should force a business to keep running even if it wants to leave. I want the minister to do something to make the company stay open. I want the minister to stop the environmental assessments that could block the pipeline. I want the government to make sure the village can keep getting tax money from this business.”
“I want other people to know that I support indigenous self-government and land guardian programs. I want people to know that the land guardian program is good for jobs and the environment. I also want people to know about a new highway project and a mining company that wants to explore for copper. I want people to think I'm doing a good job as Minister.”
“I want the government to approve a replacement for the Line 21 pipeline quickly. I want to claim the government is causing unemployment and blocking energy development. I want to say this delay is an emergency.”
“I want to change the subject away from the stalled pipeline approval that you asked about. Instead I will say good things about a different project that I want to cheer for. Saying good things about the Mackenzie Valley Highway lets me look like I am helping the region and claim the government is making progress.”
“I want to make my colleague happy by asking her to say good things about the kind of process that created this bill. Talking about consultations first lets us both look like we're doing lots of hard work.”
“When the government does a good job, things go fast. But there's a problem in B.C. It's causing a lot of uncertainty. U.S. tribes are trying to get a say in Canada's energy projects. They want to be part of the consultation process. The government isn't doing anything to stop them. When will the government stand up to these U.S. tribes and say no to foreign interference?”
“We need to pass this legislation quickly. It's important for their self-governance. They need to make their own laws and protect their language and culture. We promised this in a land claim agreement in 1993. This is the second of five communities seeking self-government. Let's get this done.”
“We support letting these groups make their own laws and elect their own leaders. We've already done it once before with another group and we're proud of that agreement. It will be great to see this community grow too.”
“You say this agreement won't impact aboriginal rights. But what about the three million people in Vancouver who might be impacted by this? What about their property rights? Why don't we add something to protect their rights too?”
“We like the idea of self-government. Conservatives did this in the past. I want to support the bill but I don't like how the current government handles other indigenous issues. The north needs more economic development. I want more focus on creating jobs and opportunity there.”
“I want to cheer for my home team too. Residential schools were very bad. That was good we said sorry. But I want our people to be rich. Tell everyone why 'partner in prosperity' will make them rich.”
“Here's my big plan to make sure First Nations get money from resource projects. They need jobs from projects. I have a lot of ideas for different payments and agreements. And my tax idea gives companies a way to pay them.”
