Jim Antoine on Question 239-12(6): Rationale For Power Rate Schedule And Pub Hearings

Mahsi, Madam Speaker. My question is to the Minister responsible for the NWT Power Corporation. It's related to my Member's statement earlier in the session today. The majority of the communities in the western Arctic diesel zone, as proposed by the new power rates, have no heavy industry; they don't have any major corporate clients such as mines, for example, to create revenue for the Power Corporation. Under the proposed new plan, each region will be responsible for creating a monitor reserve to replace equipment if it breaks down. Given this, I would like to ask the Minister responsible for the rationale for their rate schedule. Is it based on a system that is currently used in Canada? Thank you.