Mr. Speaker, yesterday I had the opportunity to meet with an Innu
delegation making representations with regard to the relocation of its community from Davis Inlet to Little Sango Pond.
The delegation informed me that on February 25, 1994 the Innu people received a statement of political commitment from the ministers of Indian affairs, health, justice, as well as the Solicitor General of Canada. Through these ministers the Government of Canada agreed to support the relocation subject to a number of conditions. The delegation has informed me that these conditions have now been met and the community is anxious for a favourable federal cabinet decision that will begin the process of its relocation.
Today I want to put on the public record that I am completely supportive of the Innu relocation to Little Sango Pond. They have satisfied the terms and conditions required and it would seem that the federal government has a clear obligation to respect its commitments as set down in February 1994.