Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think the Member brought up some more than interesting things and I think it is important to say, very clearly, that we do not foresee, at all, that the Keewatin fuel resupply contract will have any effect on the Kitikmeot region. The concerns that I have heard expressed from Mr. Wilcox and Mr. Dillon are almost word for word what Mr. Clement, the president of NTCL, been telling us over the last few months since we have made the decision. I believe these were the same words pretty much as the Member for Hay River, had said. I understand that she is very responsibly trying to protect the company that is situated in Hay River and that has an important contribution to the economy there. But it is important for Members, I think, to try to understand the logic behind why we are doing it. I have tried to explain it over and over again. It is clear to me. Clear in my head and maybe I am the only one, but I have been able to convince Cabinet, and I know there is support in the Keewatin region except amongst some smaller circles. As far as who will get the work in the Keewatin region, that is yet to be determined, following the RFPs, but I would hope that it is a Keewatin company foremost and then a company from the Nunavut area second and the Northwest Territories third. Thank you.
Goo Arlooktoo on Committee Motion 2-13(5): To Amend Committee Motion 1-13(5)
In the Legislative Assembly on October 23rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 2-13(5): To Amend Committee Motion 1-13(5)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 23rd, 1997
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