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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 43

Tuesday, March 18, 2003

The Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources met at 8:59 a.m. this day, at the St. Joseph Hall, Thompson, Manitoba, the Chair, Raymond Bonin, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Raymond Bonin, Stan Dromisky, Charles Hubbard, John Godfrey, Pat Martin, Anita Neville.

Acting Member present: Reed Elley for Brian Pallister

Other Member present: Bev Desjarlais.

In attendance: From the Committees Directorate: Marc-Olivier Girard, Committee Clerk.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Mary Hurley, Analyst.

Witnesses: From the Indian Council of First Nations of Manitoba: Grand Chief Andrew Kirkness; Chief Murray Campbell, Northern Cree First Nation; Chief Leonard Chartrand, Shingibis First Nation; Richard Long, Technician; Vice Chief Glenn McIvor; Gilbert Munroe, Representative for Grand Rapids. From Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.: Grand Chief Francis Flett; Michael Anderson, Research Director. From the Tatasweyak Cree Nation: Chief Norman Flett. From Pimicikamak Okimawin: Thomas Monias, Secretary to the Councils; Vice Chief William Osborne, Executive Council Member. From the Opaskwayak Cree Nation: Chief Frank Whitehead; D. G. Valdron, OCN In-House Legal Counsel. As Individuals: Keith Fortin; Maggie Balfour, Norway House Band; Angela Monias; Lloyd Martin; Leona Massan; Charlene Lafreniere.

Pursuant to its Order of Reference of Monday, October 7, 2002, the Committee resumed consideration of Bill C-7, An Act respecting leadership selection, administration and accountability of Indian bands, and to make related amendments to other Acts (See Minutes of Proceedings, Monday, January 27, 2003, Meeting No. 14).

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 12:56 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Elizabeth B. Kingston

Clerk of the Committee