Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, there are many disadvantaged areas in the Northwest Territories, as the Members of this House know. We have to be seen to be fair to all areas of the Northwest Territories. I sympathize with what Mr. Zoe is saying, but I would point out to him that it was just recently that the Department of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources came to an agreement through the N.W.T. Power Corporation with the Dogrib Nation with regard to building two hydro sites in the Dogrib area. I do not want this House to think that we have not been doing anything for the Dogrib Nation. I was at a meeting, as was Mr. Zoe not too long ago, where there was a question from a company that the Dogrib people are doing business with, that if that company was in partnership with the Dogrib Nation whether we would consider having them build a road in this area, and then leasing it back from them. They were given the green light to make a presentation to us, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, this government has intervened to make sure that the Dogrib company got a helicopter contract with Renewable Resources. So I do not want anyone here to think that we are not doing anything in that particular area. We will assist all areas of the Northwest Territories, Mr. Chairman. I could point out that I know the Kitikmeot is having problems as well, but I could also say that the Deh Cho is having problems with its economy. I just want to say that I hear the Member's comments, I understand what he is talking about, but we must be seen as being fair to everybody and trying to bring everyone along at the same time and let them build on their natural interests and attributes in their particular area. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
John Pollard on Committee Motion 29-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation No. 29
In the Legislative Assembly on November 27th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 29-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation No. 29
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 26th, 1992
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John Pollard Hay River
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