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Settling land claims makes business sense

Author

Windspeaker Staff, Victoria B.C.

Volume

11

Issue

11

Year

1993

Page R2

Settlement of Aboriginal land claims will lead to increase economic development in British Columbia, said a northern businessman.

David Connelly, president of the Inuvialuit Development Corporation, said the corporation is a prime example of how resolution of land claims and opportunities in the B.C. marketplace can benefit anyone.

The IDC is an Aboriginal company based in NWT, with $70 million in assets, including $20 million in B.C.

"Aborignal people win having their long-standing claims addressed, receiving compensation where appropriate, and getting the respect they deserve," he said. "Native Canadians and British Columbians win working together to generate investment opportunities and create jobs."