Yes, Mr. Speaker, we have been working on an overall fur value-added strategy for several years now. We continue to work with it as we look at restructuring the Dene Fur Clouds plant in Fort Providence. We are working closely with the agency that is marketing our fur out of Montreal. We are also working with a Montreal fur designer who has had experience internationally. As I say, we have challenges because there are other countries that manufacture fur products at much lower wage levels and are experienced. They have been doing it for years, they have their own designs, they have their own market. We have to build up that market as well. Yes, we are working on an overall strategy for a value-added fur industry for the Northwest Territories. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Question 285-14(3): NWT Fur Garment Manufacturers
In the Legislative Assembly on November 15th, 2000. See this statement in context.
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Question 285-14(3): NWT Fur Garment Manufacturers
Item 6: Oral Questions
November 14th, 2000
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