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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 28

Monday, February 17, 2003

The Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources met at 1:00 p.m. this day, in Red Deer, Alberta, at the Black Knight Inn, Ballrooms D & E, the Chair, Raymond Bonin, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Gérard Binet, Raymond Bonin, David Chatters, Charles Hubbard, Maurice Vellacott.

Other Member present: Rick Laliberté.

In attendance: From the Committees Branch: Bibiane Ouellette, Committee Clerk.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Mary Hurley, Analyst.

Witnesses: From the Treaty 7 Tribal Council: Gregg Smith, Chief Executive Officer; Chief Chris Shade, Technical Supporter; Eugene Creighton, Technical Supporter. From Tribal Chiefs Ventures: Chief Raymond Quinney; Helen Gladue, Member; Chief Morris Monias; Dave Scott, Executive Director. From the Yellowhead Tribal Council: Dennis Callihoo, Legal Counsel; Howard D. Mustus, Chief Executive Officer. From the Alexis First Nation: Chief Roderick Alexis; Eileen Sasakamoose. From the Frog Lake Cree Nation: Lorraine Moyah, Councillor; Chief Raymond Quinney. From the Enoch Cree Nation: Glen Generoux, Financial Controller; Kelly Morin, Councillor; Laura Morin, Councillor; Grand Chief Lorne Morin. From the Ermineskin Tribe of Hobbema: Chief George Les Minde; Carol Wildcat; Gordon Lee. From the Tsuu T'ina First Nation: Jim Pig Plume; Christine Goodwin; Bruce Starlight; Regena Crowchild. As Individuals: Rene Metacat; David Daniels; Terry Daniels; Percy Potts.

Pursuant to its Order of Reference of Monday, October 7, 2002, the Committee resumed consideration of Bill C-7, An Act respecting leadership selection, administration and accountability of Indian bands, and to make related amendments to other Acts (See Minutes of Proceedings, Monday, January 27, 2003, Meeting No. 14).

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 5:32 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Elizabeth B. Kingston

Clerk of the Committee