Evidence of meeting #23 for Indigenous and Northern Affairs in the 39th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was claim.
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5:25 p.m.
Conservative
Rob Clarke Conservative Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River, SK
Mr. Chaboyer, you're from my home riding. I recognize Cumberland House Cree Nation. My riding is very dear to me. I haven't heard you talk yet, but what are your recommendations for the Cumberland House Cree?
April 9th, 2008 / 5:25 p.m.
Raymond Chaboyer Councillor, Cumberland House Cree Nation, Olive Waller Zinkhan & Waller LLP
Thank you, Rob. I would like to congratulate you for winning your riding of Churchill.
I restrain myself from talking too much, because I brought our legal counsel with us and he is quite well versed in all of this. But since you want my opinion, I agree with quite a bit of what's being said here around the table regarding the cap. That's going to be a problem with our first nation. We've waited over 22 years, and we still don't have any answers or resolutions to our claim.
On economic development back home in the east side of Saskatchewan, this has been a long time coming, and we've put a lot of weight on this to carry us over when it comes to economic development. This cap poses a big problem for myself, my community, and our legal counsel here. So I totally agree with the suggestion that it be removed. Our legal counsel Tom Waller suggested we support Bill C-30 but with some recommendations, and this is one we would strongly suggest.
Thank you.
5:25 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Barry Devolin
Thank you very much.
That concludes our questioning today. I'd like to thank all our witnesses for being here. I know many of you travelled a long way, and we certainly appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us.
I also want to thank my colleagues for helping me to keep the trains on time.
We stand adjourned until Monday at 3:30.