Thank you.
Our chief negotiator has already initiated communications with NTI, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, and the federal counterpart. We intend to press for the negotiations to continue and the sessions to begin. Our goal is to start negotiations for the agreement in principle with Canada and NTI.
One of the things I also want to note has to do with the regulatory processes. I mentioned in my presentation that we're looking for support in passing the Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act through the House. It's a legislative obligation under article 10 of the Nunavut land claims agreement. This act also includes timelines for decisions and increased consultation with industry and others. For the most part it will clarify roles and responsibilities of these boards and will help fulfill Canada's obligation under the Nunavut land claims agreement.
As we know from past experience, negotiations on devolution agreements take a long time, and we know from our neighbouring jurisdictions that it does take time. But with the right people in place, Nunavut would expect to see progress on devolution.