Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Our government is as concerned as the Member is about the high cost of food in remote communities. As a government, we provide indirect subsidies to the communities that are not served by regular transportation methods through the Transportation Assistance Program. This applies only to the communities that are not serviced by road or sealift. Presently, the only community on this subsidy, Mr. Speaker, is Colville Lake. I think we are doing all that we can with the limited financial resources that are available at this time. We provided support for overall business development through programs provided by RWED in order to provide better service to residents and to lower the costs. We are continually exploring ways to reduce transportation costs in the NWT. Fuel resupply contracts have been restructured which has reduced the cost of fuel. The Department of Transportation is continually looking for new ways to bring down the cost of our northern transportation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Don Morin on Question 309-13(5): Food Prices In The Nwt
In the Legislative Assembly on February 13th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 309-13(5): Food Prices In The Nwt
Question 309-13(5): Food Prices In The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 12th, 1998
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
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