Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, when 285 jobs are involved in this territory, I think we have a responsibility to play a role in that. I do not think it is acceptable to just say we are not a party at the table. We need to be there. This is 285, when you multiply that by two it is 600 jobs in this community that are going to be affected. Mr. Dent is worried about the transfer payments and the amount of money we are going to have. We are going to lose people out of this territory if we are not careful. My question is, will the Minister commit to telling the receiver and DIAND that we need to see the offer and that we, as a territorial government, want time to digest this so that all parties can digest it properly to save these jobs? That is what ultimately is at stake. If we lose them on Friday, then it is too late. We have an opportunity now to do something about it. Will the Minister commit to my question of asking for time for the parties to digest this? Thank you.
Jake Ootes on Question 4-13(8): GNWT Role In Giant Mine Purchase
In the Legislative Assembly on September 7th, 1999. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 4-13(8): GNWT Role In Giant Mine Purchase
Question 4-13(8): GNWT Role In Giant Mine Purchase
Revert To Item 6: Oral Questions
September 6th, 1999
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