Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a copy of that letter and I did want it on the public record, so I am glad to hear the Minister will be tabling it. I am aware of the reasons given in that letter, Mr. Speaker. I still have a problem with the process that was used in the tender call. The original tender documents were made available to prospective contractors on September 11, 1992. These documents indicated that the adjustment for local content would apply to bidders from Yellowknife and Dettah. However, on September 30, just two days before the tender's closing date, an addendum was issued which indicated that local preference had been waived for this tender and only northern preference would apply. Mr. Speaker, this does not seem like a well planned decision. Can the Minister advise this House what new information he received between September 11 and 30 which convinced him that the tender adjustment for local content should be waived?
Charles Dent on Question 157-12(3): Reason For Not Applying Discount Under Business Incentive Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on December 2nd, 1992. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 157-12(3): Reason For Not Applying Discount Under Business Incentive Policy
Question 157-12(3): Reason For Not Applying Discount Under Business Incentive Policy
Item 5: Oral Questions
December 1st, 1992
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