The Chiefs of Ontario maintains its position opposing the Nault Governance Initiative in accordance with Resolutions 02/01 and 01/40.

The “Penultimate Work Plan” is inconsistent with Halifax Resolution #12 on the Nault Initiative.

1. Halifax Resolution calls for a National Assembly if the AFN Proposal on Governance is rejected.
   
   
2. The AFN Proposal (attached) was submitted to the Minister on September 7, 2001. The Proposal was rejected by the Minister on September 20, 2001.
   
   
3. This should have led to an Assembly, and resistance, in accordance with the Resolution. Instead, the BC Region and INAC prepared a new work plan. This work plan provides for the immediate implementation of the Nault Initiative.
   
   
4. The Penultimate Work Plan was drafted primarily by INAC officials with input from BC Region only.
   
   
5. The Penultimate Draft is inconsistent with the Halifax Resolution. The Confederacy of Nations does not have the authority to override the AFN Assembly Resolution of July 2001, and approve the so-called “Penultimate Work Plan”.
   
   
6. Chiefs from across Canada are strongly encouraged to attend the AFN Confederacy in Ottawa (December 4 – 6, 2001) to ensure that the spirit and intent of the Halifax Resolution are honored. The Minister of Indian Affairs, the Honorable Robert Nault, has committed to attend on December 4, 2001.