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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 11

Tuesday, November 30, 2004

The Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development met at 9:04 a.m. this day, in Room 308 West 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, Jim Prentice, David Smith, Lloyd St. Amand and Roger Valley.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Mary Hurley, Analyst . House of Commons: Joann Garbig, Legislative Clerk.

Witnesses: Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board: Todd Burlingame, Chairman. NWT Treaty 8 Tribal Corporation: Archie Catholique. North Slave Metis Alliance: Robert "Sholto" Douglas; Bill Enge, President. NWT Treaty 8 Tribal Corporation: Peter Liske; Sharon Manyfingers Venne, Chief Negociator; Alan Pratt, Legal Counsel. As an Individual: Jim Martin. Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board: William A. Tilleman, Board Counsel.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Tuesday, November 2, 2004, the Committee resumed 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.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the Committee review an operational budget for the study of Bill C-14 before it addresses its agenda.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $ 14, 000.00 for the period of November 30, 2004 to March 31, 2005 be adopted and that the Chair present the said budget to the Budget Subcommittee of the Liaison Committee.

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

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the document entitled Akaitcho Treaty 8 First Nations: Submission to Standing Committee On Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, presented by NWT Treaty 8 Tribal Corporation, be appended to today’s Evidence and Minutes of Proceedings (See Submission).

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the document entitled Agreement Between the Tlicho First Nation and Yellowknives Dene First Nation (Dettah), Yellowknives Dene First Nation (Ndilo), Lutsel K’E First Nation and Deninu Kue First Nation, presented by NWT Treaty 8 Tribal Corporation, be appended to today’s Evidence and Minutes of Proceedings (See the Agreement).

At 10:52 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Jean-Philippe Brochu
Clerk of the Committee

2004/12/03 4:12 p.m.