Mr. Chairman, I would just like to get back briefly to the comment made about five minutes ago by the Minister, which was a new one, as far as I can recollect, in listening to this lengthy discussion on the Lahm Ridge. That was the recognition of the current economic downturn in Yellowknife being a factor in the decision making, making the government more willing to pay a slight economic premium in doing the negotiating of this contract. I am just interested to know, is that sort of a free-floating criteria since the deputy has full authority to negotiate these leases and to make that kind of assessment that has, I would say, some political overtones because of the implication for other jurisdictions if they are going to be willing to pay premiums since a lot of communities have, in fact, experienced economic downturns? Is there a fairly clear criteria in evaluating these kinds of lease proposals that have that particular factor in there in a way that is nonpolitical but is part of the economic mix? Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 1998. 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 16th, 1998
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