Nunavut Act   and vigorous spokesperson, not only on behalf of his riding, but on behalf of the Progressive Conservative Party and all Canadians with respect to his responsibilities as critic for the Indian and northern affairs portfolio. I also want to take the opportunity to commend the efforts

Canada—Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act   is an offshoot of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, is studying the bill. It stated: The Sub-committee wishes to highlight the specific concerns of Canada's sugar industry and asks that their interests be taken into account in any future trade negotiations

Indian Affairs  Mr. Speaker, it has been reported in the media that members and supporters of the Reform Party have been maligned and labelled racist and haters of Indians by certain members of this House. I find this repulsive and so do more than 2.5 million Canadians across this nation who

Committees Of The House   be controversial. Our soft touch foreign affairs department might balk at suggesting such a thing, but we know there are legal experts not only in foreign affairs but in other organizations and federal departments who agree that Canadian jurisdiction can be extended from 200 miles to 350 miles

Inuvialuit Final Agreement Report  Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, copies of the 1999-2000 annual report of the implementation co-ordinating committee on the Inuvialuit final agreement.

Gwich'In Land Claims Agreement Report  Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, copies of the 1999-2000 annual report of the implementation committee on the Gwich'in comprehensive land claim agreement.

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, as I said yesterday there is nothing in the comments of the opposition members that suggests anything except that they want to fearmonger and find scapegoats. Let us be clear on what the First Nations are saying. I will quote Chief Ed John of the B.C. summit who

Nunavut Act   on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. First off, I want to thank the standing committee for reviewing Bill C-39 carefully. Our government believes, and so do I, that members on both sides of the House have seen two very clear messages emerge from the committee proceedings. First

Nunavut Act   want to congratulate all those who to date have put their time and energy into such a significant undertaking. I think of John Amagoalik who chairs the Nunavut implementation commission, called Mr. Nunavut, who has over the course of his lifetime really worked for nothing more than

Supreme Court Act  . It is no wonder that a few days later the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs came out publicly and said that this was a decision that was going to entitle aboriginals across the country to have special rights to natural resources, to not only exploit natural resources but to sell them

Questions On The Order Paper  How much was paid by the government to defend itself in the Right Hon. Brian Mulroney's lawsuit over the Airbus affair, including payments to private lawyers and agents retained by the government and the estimated salary and expenses of lawyers and other staff employed

Committees Of The House   contract award notices; the 14th report, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, elementary and secondary education; the 15th report, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency and Department of Finance, handling tax credits, claims for scientific research and development; and the 16th report

Standing Orders   of preventing amendment abuse and hence voting abuse. I was involved with the Nisga'a agreement and the work on the bill by the committee on Indian affairs and northern development. I remind the House that the Nisga'a worked on that bill for 500 years. Chief Gosnell worked on it for 21

David Iftody   as the Liberal member for Provencher in 1993. He was re-elected in June 1997. For two years he served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. David was a man of integrity who cared deeply for his constituents of Provencher. He pursued issues

Aboriginal Affairs   that it is easy to raise prejudices. In his recent book John Ralston Saul, a Canadian philosopher, says it is a major responsibility of those with power not to raise prejudices. I believe that is why we are on this—