Mr. Speaker, I believe that my colleague opposite does not quite understand the NDP's position on this issue. We are only troubled by clauses 136 and 137, which we do not really agree with, and they have nothing to do with my colleague's question.
The rest of the bill is extremely worthwhile, and it will be good for first nations and the people of the Northwest Territories.
Clauses 136 and 137 concern the merger of several boards into a single land and water board. First nations are worried about having a single board.
We agree with the responsible and sustainable management of our natural resources. We also agree that the powers it does not currently enjoy must be transferred to the Northwest Territories. That is a logical step.
However, the experts, the Northwest Territories' MLAs and first nations peoples do not agree with the merger of regional boards. That is a problem for us.