Mr. Speaker, the second return is on the question about the evaluation of diamond mining proposals. Mr. Speaker, the responsibility for evaluating mining alternatives rests with the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development as the lead regulatory authority under the environmental assessment and review process. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Act requires that the environmental impacts of any technically and economically feasible alternatives be considered. The overall purpose of the environmental assessment process is to ensure that projects do not cause significant adverse environmental effects. Therefore, environmental effects are the key criteria government uses in evaluating alternative technologies. However, safety aspects and employment opportunities are also factored into the decision. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Stephen Kakfwi on Return To Oral Question 170-13(7): Evaluation Of Diamond Mining Proposals
In the Legislative Assembly on May 10th, 1999. See this statement in context.
Return To Oral Question 170-13(7): Evaluation Of Diamond Mining Proposals
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
May 9th, 1999
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