Prime Minister of Canada
Skip over navigation bars to content
  Jean Chrétien
Français Contact the PMHome Search Canada Site

The Prime Minister & His TeamNewsroomKey InitiativesThe Canadian GovernmentAbout CanadaKids' ZoneYouthMailroomSite MapSurvey
 Hot topics

 Multimedia

 News Releases

 Speeches

 Fact Sheets

 Hot Topics

 Subscriptions

 Photo Album

 Summit of the Americas 2001

Prime Minister appoints Ralph Goodale as Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-status Indians


July 29, 1997
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced that Ralph Goodale, Minister of Natural Resources, has been given additional responsibility as Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians.

In appointing Mr. Goodale, the Prime Minister noted Minister Goodale's experience in Western Canadian affairs and his appreciation of the needs and views of both Métis and Non-Status Indians. The Federal Interlocutor serves as a first point of contact and facilitator of dialogue between the federal government and Métis and Non-Status Indians, and is responsible for the federal government's participation in tripartite self-government negotiations.

- 30 -

PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555


Important Notices Printer friendly   Top