If I may, Mr. Speaker, another separate question is to the Minister of Public Works and Services.
Would the Minister responsible for the Department of Public Works and Services confirm that: Occasionally, when certain services or materials are not available in the private sector, contractors must purchase materials or supplies, services, or rent equipment from municipalities in the Northwest Territories.
Why do these purchases and rentals from northern municipal corporations not qualify as northern purchases under the business incentive policy?
Since our municipalities employ local people and obviously contribute to the local economy, will the Minister work with his colleague, the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, whether there is an appropriate method allowing such purchases to become qualified under the business incentive policy.
Thank you.