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Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Aboriginal Economic Development in Relation to Northern National Parks

Issue 1 - Orders of Reference

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Extract of the Minutes of Proceedings of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Peoples of February 27, 2001:

That, upon receipt, the Order of Reference concerning Aboriginal economic development in relation to Northern National Parks be deemed referred to a Subcommittee, composed of the Honourable Senators Chalifoux, Christensen, Cochrane, Johnson and Sibbeston; and

That the Subcommittee be authorized to send for persons, papers and records, whenever required, and to print from day to day such papers and evidence as may be ordered by it.

Adam Thompson

Clerk of the Committee

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Extract of the Journals of the Senate, Monday, March 12, 2001:

The Honourable Senator Chalifoux moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C.:

That the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples be authorized to examine and report upon the opportunities to expand economic development, including tourism and employment, associated with national parks in Northern Canada, within the parameters of existing comprehensive land claim and associated agreements with Aboriginal Peoples and in accordance with the principles of the National Parks Act;

That the papers and evidence received and taken on the subject and the work accomplished by the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples during the Second Session of the Thirty-sixth Parliament be referred to the Committee; and

That the Committee submit its final report no later than September 28, 2001.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

Paul C. Bélisle

Clerk of the Senate

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