Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question now is for the Minister responsible for Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development who I am happy to see here today. I would like to thank the Minister first of all for the financial resources which he made available to the commercial fishermen, many of whom are from my constituency to undertake a strategic plan with respect to commercial fishing on Great Slave Lake. Just yesterday in Hay River, the commercial fishermen did have the opportunity to meet with officials from Mr. Kakfwi's department and consider options to make this industry long lasting and more viable. Time is of the essence, though. The winter fishery is almost upon us and one of the components that has been discussed from time to time is the issue of a rebate for the price that fishermen pay for fuel which would represent the portion that applies to taxes to maintain highways and roads. What I would like to ask the Minister is, is there cooperation that he could instigate from his department with the Department of Finance and the Department of Transportation that could see this program brought to reality? Thank you.
Jane Groenewegen on Question 691-13(4): Fuel Rebate For NWT Fishermen
In the Legislative Assembly on October 15th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Question 691-13(4): Fuel Rebate For NWT Fishermen
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 14th, 1997
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