Thank you, Madam Speaker. Yes, there are policies in place for local accommodation. Contractors should be using local accommodation, if it is available. Also, if there is transportation available, government employees are to use that local transportation. They are not to use government vehicles as taxis. The government is not in the business of competing with local businesses. The policies and directions are very clear to the departments that when you have a local taxi, you are to use it. When you have a hotel in a community, you are supposed to stay there. That was developed to encourage local businesses. If by some chance this policy is not being followed in your riding, I would be pleased to follow up on it. Thank you.
Don Morin on Question 176-12(5): Policy On Use Of Local Businesses By Contractors
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 1994. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 176-12(5): Policy On Use Of Local Businesses By Contractors
Question 176-12(5): Policy On Use Of Local Businesses By Contractors
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 21st, 1994
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
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