Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My question is regarding aviation fuel and where there seems to be a real increase in the price of the fuel plus tax, now, with NAV Canada coming down with possible increase and charging. At the end of the day the consumer is the one who is going to end up paying. Is there a possibility of looking at the whole aviation, the way they are presently being taxed and all these other implications to the cost of transportation in the north, majority of that by flying. This is one area that could be beneficial to the residents of the Northwest Territories by bringing down the cost of airline tickets and what not. Will the Minister look at the possibility of looking at the whole aviation industry regarding the way that they are taxed? If there is a way that we can take and count the pressures on that industry and also the increasing costs to that industry because of these other associated fees are being charged to them regarding the NAV Canada phase. Then also regarding the fuel tax.
David Krutko on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 4th, 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 4th, 1998
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