Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yes, the certification program we have and are intending to put in place will certify that the diamonds are actually mined and produced in the Northwest Territories. I must say, Mr. Speaker, that the certification program is voluntary. We cannot force the producers to follow it. If they do not, then their diamonds might be questioned in terms of their origin. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 136-14(3): Certification Program For NWT Diamonds
In the Legislative Assembly on July 6th, 2000. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 136-14(3): Certification Program For Nwt Diamonds
Question 136-14(3): Certification Program For NWT Diamonds
Item 6: Oral Questions
July 5th, 2000
Page 540
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