Daniel McNeely

If things are underway and going smoothly, can I get a copy of the negotiating schedule, Mr. Speaker?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I ask the Minister responsible for self-government, Mr. Bob McLeod, on the preparation initiatives underway from the pre-implementation leading up to the Deline self-government in the next two and a half months. What undertaking is underway to assure this Assembly there's going to be a smooth transition? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Today I rise in the House here to discuss the self-government initiatives undertaken within the Sahtu region, more importantly and more specifically we, the first government, here will see the first community-based and self-government initiative this fiscal year in a few months to come: the Deline self-government agreement. I would like to congratulate the previous government and the previous parties to that initiative and later I'll have questions to the responsible minister on pre-implementation planning which is important to any agreement on the implementation side of things. Mr. Speaker, I...

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Mr. Minister.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Testart.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Recognizing Deputy Minister Stewart.

Can the Minister clarify on yesterday's presentation his statement when, and I quote, we are also changing our approach to operators in government-owned buildings? What is the rationale behind that statement?

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Thompson.

Thank you, Mr. Testart. I am going to allow a reply. Mr. Minister.

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Mr. Minister.