Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Then I would suggest that fourth paragraph, where you talk of strategic planning, is incomplete. This is a new department with a very important mandate that is supposed to balance the economy with the environment resource use, wildlife issues, things that are the heart and soul of this territory. There is not one mention of anything but an economic framework. I know that we need a strong economy without a doubt, but this department is supposed to be, as far as I can understand, promoting a balance. I have concerns. I have seen letters from Ecology North, for instance, where there are very strong concerns about the environment and resource issues are going to be sacrificed on the altar of economic expediency. I know that is not the intent. I know that is not the intent of this Assembly. My question is to the Minister or to Mr. Gamble. The strategic planning should be critical for the whole department, so why would you want an economic focus? There has to be some reference to the other two-thirds of your mandate if it is going be accurate and if it is going to provide comfort to those who are very concerned about what may happen in the new department, where there is a mix between the economy and the environment. Will there be a winner and will there be a loser as opposed to a fine balance? Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 26th, 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 25th, 1997
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