Re: 'Government spat hampers land claims' (June 24)
We both read this article regarding the situation in Caledonia, and Canada and Ontario can assure you that we are working together.
We have been in frequent contact with each other and that spirit of co-operation extends to all the officials representing both governments at the discussion table, including Barbara McDougall and Jane Stewart who are, respectively, the federal and provincial negotiators.
Each government brings different powers to the table, so we must work together and we can assure your readers that we are, in fact, committed to resolving all issues in this complex situation in a manner that is respectful to all parties involved.
-- Jim Prentice, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians, Government of Canada;
-- David Ramsay, Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs, Government of Ontario