Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is again for the Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development. It seems that our economic life revolves around the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs and my question relates somewhat to that department again. It is to do with the proposed Diavik project which came out with a draft of the environmental report in the past week, I believe. Of concern, of course, to us here are the added benefits of diamond mining, the spinoff benefits such as the valuation plants, the cutting plants, the manufacturing industries. DIAND is not interested in addressing this issue so we have to take up that gauntlet and say we are going to do it. Now, I wonder if the Minister, in considering this environmental report, have we had satisfaction in the socio-economic report for Diavik that this issue has been addressed adequately? 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.
Question 200-13(7): Value - Added Industry For Diavik
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 11th, 1999
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