The Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development met at 11:02 a.m. this day, in Room 362, East Block, the Chair, Chris Warkentin, presiding.

Udloriak Hanson made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.

At 12:00 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:06 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Betty Ann Lavallée and Dwight A. Dorey made statements and answered questions.

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of Committee Business.

It was agreed, — That as part of the Committee’s study on Land-Use and sustainable economic development the Committee receive a briefing from the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on land tenure and land registry on Thursday, November 17, 2011, from 11:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.

It was agreed, — That as part of the Committee’s study on Land-Use and sustainable economic development the Committee receive a briefing from the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on Additions to Reserves policy on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, from 11:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m; and that the briefing be followed by an hour of Committee Business.

It was agreed, — That as part of the Committee’s study on Land-Use and sustainable economic development the Committee receive briefings on Thursday, November 24, 2011, on the topic of Land Management Boards and Land-Use planning (modern treaties) from 11:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m and on the topic of Land Management Programs on Reserves from 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m.

At 1:03 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.