Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to also talk about the sod turning at the BHP valuation sorting facility that I had the opportunity to attend at noon hour. Mr. Speaker, I can honestly say that this is a momentous occasion. This is the first such facility in North America and there will be around 15 jobs to start and more will be coming of course with other mines opening and greater development. Mr. Speaker, this is a win-win situation. First of all BHP gets its facility, secondly, the City of Yellowknife gets much need tax dollars at the full economic rate. There were no concessions made. Thirdly, the valuator as a consortium of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, the Dogrib First Nation and the Kitikmeot Inuit Association. These three birthright organizations will be able to get jobs and other economic opportunities from this venture. I say birthright organizations because there are three land claimant groups.
Mr. Speaker, this could not have happened without the hard work of a lot of people and I believe they are to be congratulated for a job well done. Hopefully, this is just the start of a full value added secondary diamond industry in the north, meaning diamond polishing, jewellery making and so on. Mr. Speaker, this of course means more jobs and less social programs for not only Yellowknife, but also for the surrounding communities. Indeed, we can say we have a bright and glittery road ahead of us. Thank you.
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