David Krutko

As you noted, there is a deadline that has been in place. I’d like to ask the Premier if that deadline will be extended to allow for this meeting to take place before we have a drop-dead date where they either respond to participate or don’t participate. Can we at least attempt to have that meeting before we come to that conclusion? Also to keep the Members in the House informed.

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. I will now open the floor for general comments in regard to the supplementary appropriation. Detail?

Minister Miltenberger.

Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2010-2011, Legislative Assembly, capital investment expenditures, Office of the Clerk, not previously authorized, $25,000.

Committee agree? Detail?

Total department, not previously authorized, $65,000.

Total department, not previously authorized, $188,000.

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Again, the aboriginal leaders are requesting a meeting with the Premier and the Minister of Indian Affairs to clarify exactly what the intention of this legislation is and what affects it will have in regard to the land claim agreements, treaty rights, and also clarify what the abrogation clauses are and exactly how are you going to remedy those situations where you have land claim agreements that clearly state that you shall consult, you shall include them in these processes, not simply saying, well, if you don’t respond, we’re kicking you off the table.

Mr. Speaker, I will have questions to...

A motion is on the floor. To the motion.