In addition to the committee's earlier comments in this report, members questioned why this project is with FMBS instead of the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development or the Northwest Territories Power Corporation. Committee members had previously noted in the review of FMBS' 2001-2004 business plan that there had been a significant growth in the Secretariat's funding, responsibilities and human resources over the past few years. FMBS explained that this hydro initiative is an overall government issue as it will have significant financial impact. The committee concurred and referred this issue to the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight as a government-wide concern.
Some committee members added that the proposed hydro project will be located in the South Slave region and reminded the government that jobs associated with the project should be located there too.