Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister tell us if the federal government does not take and ensure these steps, for example, that we get access to 10 percent of the rough so that we could build our industries here in the Northwest Territories, as a start, that should be conditional, we should have a minimum 10 percent as a start. What steps, can the Minister tell us, we can take in the event that the federal government does not address this very, very important issue? The Department of Indian and Northern Affairs is responsible for northern development, that says to me, the economic development. Therefore, why are they not concerned about this? Can the Minister tell me what steps we will take in the event that the federal government does not take appropriate steps to protect our northern interests? Thank you.
Jake Ootes on Question 200-13(7): Value - Added Industry For Diavik
In the Legislative Assembly on May 12th, 1999. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 200-13(7): Value - Added Industry For Diavik
Question 200-13(7): Value - Added Industry For Diavik
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 11th, 1999
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