Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, seven years ago there was a request for proposals I believe, I can stand corrected. I was not involved at that time, but at this time here we looked at the operation of Buffalo. Back in 1995 this government began the process of further developing a northern capacity for the aviation industry related to forest fire management and since that time Buffalo Airways has made significant progress in developing the service needed by RWED. They have the ability to provide a level of service needed in forest fire management and as such I moved a decision paper forward to Cabinet and Cabinet agreed to give me permission as Minister of RWED to enter into negotiations. We have entered into negotiations and we are currently negotiating, and the result of the negotiations should be coming forward soon. Based on that, we will decide on what we are going to do. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Question 366-14(5): Contract For Fire Suppression Air Tanker Services
In the Legislative Assembly on October 21st, 2002. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 366-14(5): Contract For Fire Suppression Air Tanker Services
Question 366-14(5): Contract For Fire Suppression Air Tanker Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 20th, 2002
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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