Mr. Speaker, with respect to the hon. member's first question, one of the reasons they never did work is because they were never honoured. They were left out in limbo.
I am very optimistic about this process we are doing today. I want to quote some information for the hon. member. The agreement guarantees the participation of the Sahtu Dene and Metis. They will be able to manage their own renewable resources within their settlement area; land use planning within the settlement area; environmental impact assessment and review within the Mackenzie Valley; and regulation of land and water use within the settlement area.
I believe this is the road to take for the dismantling of Indian affairs. This is the road to take to initiate self-government.