Madam Chair. There has been, as I have said earlier, extensive discussion about this policy in previous years. It started over two years ago. We have had the benefit of comments and advice and input from members all across our communities and our businesses communities, some very learned people, some very insightful people, and I appreciate what the Member is saying. For instance, it may be a way to consider, I cannot say at this time. For instance, where there are two competing businesses and one is clearly northern owned 100 percent and one is not, but both have equal investment in real dollars in a particular community, should one be given special consideration? I cannot say at this time, I can only say that it has been advanced by some people to be considered. It is just difficult to give Members any more assurances than to say we set up a working group, there are recommendations listed there, and those recommendations and perhaps even others that may not be listed at this time will be considered in the development of our recommendations or list of recommendations that we will bring to Cabinet.
Stephen Kakfwi on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 11th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 10th, 1997
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