Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Premier. Some residents and business individuals have expressed some concern and questions regarding the socio-economic impact and benefits agreement that was recently signed with the BHP and this particular government. The concern that the citizens and business people have is, there is some impression that the construction phase of the project is not applicable under this agreement. It is my understanding that both the construction phase and the operational phase is applicable. However, my constituents point out that there is a great deal of hiring taking place in Edmonton and that is the predominant area of hiring taking place. That is of concern to people in the north and some of my business constituents. Apparently there is going to be direct transportation from Edmonton to the mine site on a twice-weekly basis, with non-stop here in Yellowknife. This is the official point of hire for the project. The concern is one of hiring and the transportation of goods predominantly benefiting Edmonton and the Alberta economy. Does the socio-economic impact and benefits agreements cover the construction phase of the project? Thank you.
Jake Ootes on Question 462-13(4): Socio-economic Impact And Benefits Agreement
In the Legislative Assembly on March 5th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Question 462-13(4): Socio-economic Impact And Benefits Agreement
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 4th, 1997
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