I want to assure the honourable colleague and the House that is the number one priority for me in the development of a mining accord and in terms of trying to get some legislative influence over these developments. I would be more than happy to write to these companies and ask them if they have a specific policy as it relates to northern hire. But, I think it is one thing for me to write and ask them. The other thing is for them to enact it if the mines go into place. If I may, I would suggest to you that what we really need here is some serious legislative clout to protect, not only the jobs, but the business opportunities that will arise should this development come forward. But, I will be only too happy to do what the honourable Member has asked. 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.
Further Return To Question 290-12(5): Hiring Policies Of Diamond Mining Companies
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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