Legislative reports: Northwest Territories.

From: Canadian Parliamentary Review | Date: June 22, 1999| Author: Bremer, Ronna | Copyright information
Fireworks lit up the skies in both Yellowknife and Iqaluit at mid-night (EST) on March 31st marking the creation of two new territories in Canada's North, Nunavut and a new Northwest Territories. The months of February, March and April marked the culmination of a hectic and challenging period in the lives of many Northerners and the realization of a dream for the people of Nunavut with the creation of their new territory. Preparation for the two new territories and r...

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