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Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Act

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.

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Hon. Rebecca Alty

Liberal
“I want to clarify your position. If a self-government agreement is only about social things like language and culture, but not about land and property, then will you support it?”
Our translation 43% shorter

Jamie Schmale

Conservative
“I can't answer blanket hypotheticals. Every self-government deal is different. Some involve land, some don't. We've supported ones that include land before, as long as they don't threaten private property rights. This one's easy because the land claim was settled decades ago.”
Our translation 73% shorter

Tako Van Popta

Conservative
“UNDRIP muddies the waters. We should ignore foreign documents and keep our treaties simple Canadian solutions. I want to ask my colleague to help me take a stand against UNDRIP intruding into our made-in-Canada system.”
Our translation 51% shorter

Jamie Schmale

Conservative
“I'm worried that U.S. tribes are trying to get involved in Canadian decisions. They shouldn't interfere with our projects and our resources. The government must make sure these decisions stay domestic, not international. Keep foreign influences out of our business.”
Our translation 58% shorter

Hon. Rebecca Alty

Liberal
“If it's not about land, do you support self-government legislation? Or do you just want to argue?”
Our translation 71% shorter

Jamie Schmale

Conservative
“I want to argue about property rights. I want to complain about the government. I don't want to clearly support or oppose this bill.”
Our translation 89% shorter

Hon. Rebecca Alty

Liberal
“I want you to clarify your position on self-government agreements. I'm trying to make you spell out your stance so I can respond to it.”
Our translation 67% shorter

Jamie Schmale

Conservative
“I don't want to give a clear answer. I'm saying you're asking something too broad. I won't clarify my position on self-government until you give me a specific example.”
Our translation 79% shorter

Dan Albas

Conservative
“I'm asking you to say something nice about my party.”
Our translation 83% shorter

Jamie Schmale

Conservative
“I want to remind everyone that I gave a speech. If we build projects faster that will be good for everyone. The government is moving too slow. It should move faster. That will create jobs, opportunity, and wealth.”
Our translation 60% shorter

Hon. Mark Gerretsen

Liberal
“I think we should all agree to say the day is over and go home now.”
Our translation 52% shorter