Thank you, Madam Speaker. It is my understanding, in discussion with the exploration companies and the mining companies, that there is no policy as we understand it from a GNWT perspective. However, there is a commitment, if you want, that as they move towards the development of this industry, there has to be significant benefits to the Northwest Territories. Otherwise, we would view the development somewhat unsympathetically. I suppose that would be the best way I could answer, at this time. But, the way I understand it, there is no specific hire north policy. We are trying to provide them with some encouragement in terms of relocating in the north. We did recently provide some financial support to the Colomac mine in an effort to hire Mr. Zoe's people in his area, so some efforts are being made. There is a great deal more that have got to be made, but some efforts are being made at the present time. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 290-12(5): Hiring Policies Of Diamond Mining Companies
In the Legislative Assembly on March 15th, 1994. See this statement in context.
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Question 290-12(5): Hiring Policies Of Diamond Mining Companies
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 14th, 1994
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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