Ref. #2-3659
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (May 18, 2012) – The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dale Drown as the Chief Federal Negotiator for Nunavut Devolution.
Mr. Dale Drown will engage with the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and key stakeholders to examine options on how to achieve progress on the devolution of land and resource management responsibilities to the Government of Nunavut.
"Mr. Dale Drown's appointment is an important step in moving forward with devolution of land and resource management responsibilities in Nunavut," said Minister Duncan. "Together with the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and key stakeholders, we are working to build a future in which the people of Nunavut are more self-sufficient and prosperous, making their own decisions, managing their own affairs and making strong contributions to the country as a whole."
An important element of Mr. Dale Drown's mandate will be to engage key stakeholders on their views with respect to devolution to identify the next steps required to advance negotiations and to examine how land and resource management capacity can be improved in Nunavut.
Our Government remains committed to advancing Nunavut devolution as stated by the Northern Strategy's objective to work with all partners to improve and devolve governance in the North through practical, innovative and efficient models. These are key to ensuring that Northerners benefit from a strong, stable economy.
Biographical Note - Mr. Dale Drown
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