Not sure about his skills in financial matter as a former Premier of Ontario (managed to turn a surplus situation into a deficit in a big way). But, Bob Rae is a good orator (he can talk non-stop) and apparently a good negotiator for the FNs (and being reasonable with the Gov as well, with his experience as a former Premier of the Province). He seemed to be able to convince the FN Chiefs not to take the extreme views (it's always give-and-take in a negotiation, not just take-take-take).

At any rate, he should be given an A+ for getting the current agreement between the FNs and the Province.

goldhunter