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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 7

Tuesday, November 16, 2004

The Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development met in a televised session at 9:03 a.m. this day, in Room 237-C Centre Block, the Chair, Nancy Karetak-Lindell, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Hon. Sue Barnes, André Bellavance, Bernard Cleary, Jeremy Harrison, Nancy Karetak-Lindell, Gary Lunn, Pat Martin, Jim Prentice, David Smith, Lloyd St. Amand and Roger Valley.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Mary Hurley, Analyst ; Marlisa Tiedemann, Analyst . House of Commons: Joann Garbig, Legislative Clerk ; Jean-François Lafleur, Legislative Clerk.

Appearing: Hon. Ethel Blondin-Andrew, Minister of State (Northern Development); Hon. Andy Scott, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

Witnesses: Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development : Richard Ashton, Assistant Negotiator, Comprehensive Claims Branch. Department of Finance: Annie Carrier, Chief, First Nations Taxation Section. Department of Justice: Mary Douglas, Legal Counsel, Comprehensive Claims & Northern Affairs. Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development : Paula Isaak, Associate Chief Federal Negotiator - NWT, Comprehensive Claims Branch. Department of Justice: James Stringham, Counsel, Human Rights Law Section/Public Law Group.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Tuesday, November 2, 2004, the Committee commenced consideration of Bill C-14, An Act to give effect to a land claims and self-government agreement among the Tlicho, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada, to make related amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

The Ministers made statements and with the other witnesses answered questions.

At 11:01 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Jean-Philippe Brochu
Clerk of the Committee

2004/11/16 3:51 p.m.