| What are the Benefits of Land Claims Settlements? |  |
| Agreements on land claims and self-government will create new and positive relationships between the governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada, and Aboriginal groups. By signing fair land claims settlements with the Labrador Inuit and Innu, the Province will help residents live and work together with dignity and respect. | |
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The provincial government is committed to reaching fair land claims settlements with the Labrador Innu and the Inuit.The benefits of settlement include greater economic certainty and stability. |
| A final agreement will send a strong signal to the global business community that
Newfoundland and Labrador and its Aboriginal peoples can co-operate to make tough
decisions and face change when it is necessary for growth. This in turn will position the
Province as a good place to do business. Land claims settlements will also support greater self-reliance for the Labrador Inuit and the Innu. It will provide more money for the people and Aboriginal communities in Labrador. Land claims settlements will provide the opportunity for economic benefits supported by that investment. These benefits will help create the basis for a growing economy. |
| Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are actively working together to build a sound environment for development and investment. By heeding the needs of all the residents of the Province, and by working within the financial means of all governments, we can adapt to the demands of the modern world and change the face of Labrador. The best way to accomplish this is by working together through land claims settlements to preserve our own unique culture and identity. |
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