Nunavut sees devolution light after long Arctic winter

Syndicated from Oil Sands Truth on Fri, 2012-08-17

<p>Nunavut sees devolution light after long Arctic winter</p>
<p>Yadullah Hussain | Jul 20, 2012<br />
Financial Post</p>
<p>Nunavut would like nothing more than be the master of its own destiny and has begun negotiations with the federal government to transfer land rights and royalties as it seeks to explore its fossil fuel riches, says Peter Taptuna, Nunavut’s Minister of Economic Development and Transportation. Excerpts from the interview:</p>
<p>Q The Arctic has become a focus area for many jurisdictions. Has Nunavut also noticed a surge in interest in its petroleum resources?</p>
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