Mr. Chairman, I am not familiar with the full scope of this issue but, as a general rule, the process we use has to arrive at the same thing; which is, we give the highest priority to making sure that we contract northern-owned businesses, aboriginal-owned businesses and businesses that operate here in the Northwest Territories. Whether that is best done through public tender or a call for proposals, I am not familiar enough with the situation to say what it is, but that's the goal. The process we use would be evaluated based on if we get to the ends that we've set for ourselves. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97
In the Legislative Assembly on May 13th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 13th, 1996
Page 326
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