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Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I can't speak specifically to elements contained within the various land claims agreements, but we know that within the 14 Yukon first nations, each first nation has been working diligently to develop its own economic development platform and programs. Many have embraced tourism as a key sector for development.

November 17th, 2009Committee meeting

Pierre Germain

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The visit to the Yukon does not include those who take the White Pass Railway to the summit and then back down to Skagway. It only includes individuals who cross the border into Yukon for one or more nights.

November 17th, 2009Committee meeting

Pierre Germain

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Correct. To put it in perspective, the Yukon gets 300,000 visitors per year, and the port of Skagway will receive in excess of 700,000 to 800,000 visitors per year on the cruise ships.

November 17th, 2009Committee meeting

Pierre Germain