Yeah Im not sure the Premier means that although his argument is sound but not really in his favour. The MMF is saying pay us now and we'll make sure our grandkids dont screw with you. Premier is saying how can you give away future rights of people not even born yet.
On the other hand, I've often said, this constant fighting with Aboriginal groups is ridiculous and should be settled immediately and forever. If they are owed, pay them and be done. Then again, one of the biggest thing holding Aboriginals back is the reserve system and the corruption of their own leadership and you cant fix that.
If $70 million is a small price to pay so be it. But only if there is a sound legal reason. if its extortion, then obviously dont pay it. The province is the boss though. if they want to handle it a certain way, thats their call and they wear it if it goes bad.