Devolution of the North: Part 1

The Northwest Territories is closer than it has ever been to realizing its long awaited devolution deal with the federal government.

APTN National News
The Northwest Territories is closer than it has ever been to realizing its long-awaited devolution deal with the federal government.

The agreement would transfer federal power over land, water and resources to the people of the North

So far only four of the seven Aboriginal organizations asked to sign on have.

But what exactly is devolution? How will it benefit Northerners? And what seems to be the hold up?

APTN National News reporter Cullen Crozier met with leaders on both sides of the argument to shed some light on devolution in the North.

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