Mr. Chairman, it is my view that the agreements for each specific project are best left to be negotiated by the affected parties. Presumably, that would be the local communities and the regional aboriginal organizations, as well as the regional business and political organizations. It is my view that each agreement, by its nature, would be different depending on the needs and expectations of the communities, its people and the regions. As well, the expectations of the company involved may vary from region to region. It is my view that benefits from mining initiatives, for instance, are not realistic if we set very high employment percentages. We should look for diversifying the expectations of where and what benefits should come to the communities and the regions. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 270-1313): Status Of Economic Benefits Agreements With Mining Companies
In the Legislative Assembly on May 21st, 1996. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 270-13(3): Status Of Economic Benefits Agreements With Mining Companies
Question 270-1313): Status Of Economic Benefits Agreements With Mining Companies
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 20th, 1996
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