Years ago, when these policies were being reviewed and developed, they were developed so that opportunities were given for local businesses to be able to set up storefront operations to supply goods and services to all government departments, agencies, boards and commissions. This then saved the government money because they didn't have to provide the warehousing and the inventory of the stock. So how can he, as Minister of Finance and the Financial Management Board, and other Ministers, ensure that the agencies, boards and commissions, and the departments under their respective jurisdictions, comply with all the rules that are in place to buy and hire northern goods and services?
Fred Koe on Question 311-12(6): GNWT Agencies Complying With Guidelines For Purchase Of Northern Goods And Services
In the Legislative Assembly on November 1st, 1994. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 311-12(6): GNWT Agencies Complying With Guidelines For Purchase Of Northern Goods And Services
Question 311-12(6): GNWT Agencies Complying With Guidelines For Purchase Of Northern Goods And Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 31st, 1994
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Fred Koe Inuvik
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