Mr. Chairman, I believe we should be realistic. We know that Nunavut is a reality. The feds have agreed to it. They have set a date. Therefore, I suggest that these are projects that are preparing Nunavut. The Nunavut government will have no requirement to build these fuel tanks after 1999 because they are good for 10 years. The Minister suggested anywhere from 10 to 15 years should satisfy these communities. Therefore, knowing that we are having division in 1999, we are making expenditures towards the creation of Nunavut. I wish to point that out. I strongly believe that. It could be made as an argument here that we could be asking the federal government to reimburse us for some of this cost. We are preparing these communities for Nunavut. After looking at the capital expenditures: Inuvik region, $255,000; Fort Smith, $365,000. But, when we get to the Nunavut areas, $2.7 million for Baffin; $215,000 for Keewatin; and Kitikmeot is $30,000. 1 don't suggest that the $30,000 and the $215,000 for the Keewatin really reflects what I am suggesting here, but it is strongly reflected here in the Baffin. Thank you.
Vince Steen on Committee Motion 15-13(3): To Suspend Application Of The Business Incentive Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on May 15th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 15-13(3): To Suspend Application Of The Business Incentive Policy
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 15th, 1996
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