Yes, I believe that these are excellent vehicles for all the different parties that are involved when development happens; sort of a central clearing/coordinating house for information from industry to industry, from aboriginal leaders to aboriginal leaders, to the territorial government, to the municipalities and to the private business communities. When development happens, we need some sort of a one-stop shop, as the current phrase is used, and DIZ societies -- at least in the one I see operating right now -- provide that in a very efficient way. So I believe that other communities or regions that are enjoying the benefit from development, whether it's oil and gas or minerals, should look at this as another way to enhance the positive impact of development. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97
In the Legislative Assembly on May 14th, 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 356
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