Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Certainly this is a step backwards. Certainty is lessened, as you've heard in our statements and our testimony, due to the timelines imposed with Bill C-17.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Again respectfully, we might not agree on that point.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It's a business relationship that mining companies have been very progressive about. You can speak to Mr. Thrall and his agreement with the Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation. All operating mines in the Yukon have agreements with first nations; many exploration projects do. Those invol

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Not to my knowledge; none of that work has begun.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  In her letter, she committed to working in that relationship after the passage of Bill C-17. So again, we've made it well known that we feel it's homework. We need to do our homework and get prepared to do this work ahead of time because a gap between the passage of Bill C-17 an

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The Yukon Chamber of Mines, as Brad pointed out, represent a wide range of businesses and companies that work hand in hand with first nations. Brad pointed out the agreement they have with the Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation. We encourage exploration and mining companies active in

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Good morning, Madam Chair and members of the standing committee. Thank you for the invitation to appear before you today and provide clarity to the support of the Yukon Chamber of Mines for the passage of Bill C-17. This is an important bill for all Yukoners, one that touches on