Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Timing is critical, as we have always been informed. One of the problems with timing that we have continually been advised about is that the mining regulations are being changed and Mr. Lazarovitch, I understand had a great deal of input into the formulating of the mining regulations. It is my understanding that these are now with the Department of Justice for final consideration and then there will be a 30-day consultation period with the public. But, knowing how things usually go, we may be already too late with respect to a diamond valuation sorting facility for BHP/Dia Met. Would the Minister ask the task force to address this question of the mining regulations immediately, so that we can buy ourselves some time to ensure that this question is addressed properly and that we can have the time to inform Ottawa politicians, Ottawa decision-makers that this is an essential Canadian need? This valuation sorting facility means royalties. It means jobs for Canadians. Thank you.
Jake Ootes on Question 44-13(5): Northern Diamond Sorting Facility
In the Legislative Assembly on December 2nd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 44-13(5): Northern Diamond Sorting Facility
Question 44-13(5): Northern Diamond Sorting Facility
Item 6: Oral Questions
December 1st, 1997
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