Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was under the impression that the Dogrib region was being quite well served by this government. It lobbied for years, for instance, to have the highway paved. We have found the money, resources and commitment to do that. In fact, we accelerated that project. We have worked with the Dogribs over the last four years to see successful conclusions to several negotiated agreements with BHP and other companies, ensuring that they are receiving benefits from diamond exploration and production. I believe we have paid much attention to the Dogrib region in recent years because of the incredible pace of development that occurred in that region. We have worked every which way we can to ensure that the negotiations that they are engaged in, as well as being supportive, are given the attention that they deserve. We have limited resources. We cannot always respond as quickly as we would like. We have other communities and regions that also deserve some of the attention and resources that we have. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 72-14(4): Attention Paid To The Needs Of Small Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on June 13th, 2001. See this statement in context.
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Question 72-14(4): Attention Paid To The Needs Of Small Communities
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 12th, 2001
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