Minister defends government track record on aboriginal file – The Telegram

 January 10, 2014

The minister responsible for Labrador and aboriginal affairs defended the provincial government’s track record on aboriginal issues Thursday, saying it’s natural for the federal government to take the lead on native issues.

Last week, NunatuKavut president Todd Russell slammed a provincial government statement on its accomplishments in achieving social and economic milestones for aboriginals in 2013, saying most of the achievements cited were spearheaded by the federal government.

On Thursday, Minister Nick McGrath said it’s standard for the federal government to take the lead.

“If you were to take any of the documents that federal and provincial governments are involved in, most of them would be spearheaded by the federal government, but that is normal, and it’s called being prudent,” he said.

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