The area of video conferencing technology is another area that is of interest. I note in the committee report, the last sentence of page 5 of 16, states that if benefits and costs warrant, the government should continue to pursue NorthwesTel regarding the implementation of technology in additional northern sectors. I assume that is technology to do with video conferencing. The comment I want to make is NorthwesTel is not the only company that is capable of doing these things. There are many companies that provide this type of information and technology, as we know, changes quite rapidly, almost daily. There are other companies that are able to provide maybe more updated types of technology. I am just wondering why NorthwesTel is the only one specified in this report.
Fred Koe on Committee Report 9-12(7): Report On The Review Of The Financial Statements Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories And The Report Of The Auditor General For Canada For The Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 1994
In the Legislative Assembly on June 8th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Committee Report 9-12(7): Report On The Review Of The Financial Statements Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories And The Report Of The Auditor General For Canada For The Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 1994
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 7th, 1995
Page 1225
Fred Koe Inuvik
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