Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Grand Chief, for joining us. I appreciate your comments on this very important issue.
Maybe we could continue along the same line as the discussion you had with MP Shields. You were talking about what it takes to run a government and the dependable revenue streams that are required. In most of the self-governing nations, they look at a number of different ways to raise revenues to operate their government. They look at the core funding they get from the federal government, program funding, dividends from businesses, royalties and taxation.
Can you quickly discuss the importance of taxation powers for the Gwich’in Tribal Council as you move forward with your self-government negotiations?