Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday, we made public our position as a government. It is clear that our government is very interested in becoming involved in the diamond industry. Our government has a duty to be involved in the diamond industry, to the people of the Northwest Territories. We have to fundamentally look after the people of the Northwest Territories and people's concerns on the diamond issue. We have concerns that we are not getting a fair share of taxes and royalties. We are working with the federal government on that issue. We want access to rough diamonds so we can develop a diamond cutting and polishing industry for the Northwest Territories people. We also need to have an inroad in the marketing of diamonds, so we know what the end value is, so we get the proper taxes and royalties on behalf of the people of the Northwest Territories. That is the position of this government. Thank you.
Don Morin on Question 392-13(5): Accessibility Of Diamonds To Northern Industry
In the Legislative Assembly on February 20th, 1998. See this statement in context.
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Question 392-13(5): Accessibility Of Diamonds To Northern Industry
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 19th, 1998
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
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