03 May Feds promise reform to Arctic development (The Toronto Star)
A federal government plan to dramatically change the way northern development gets done could reopen aboriginal land claims that took decades to negotiate. Indian and Northern Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl says his department has appointed a negotiator to restructure a confusing welter of northern regulatory boards. “We want to be part of a coordinated effort working with you, respectful of the land claims, but also respectful of the desire to see proper investment, proper predictability and timeliness of decision-making,” Strahl told the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce on Monday… go to article