Steven Nitah on Motion 15-14(6): To Rescind The Revised Business Incentive Policy, Carried

In the Legislative Assembly on October 2nd, 2003. See this statement in context.

Motion 15-14(6): To Rescind The Revised Business Incentive Policy, Carried
Item 17: Motions

October 1st, 2003

Page 1168

Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, when the project of BIP first came into this House for discussion, the position I took then hasn't changed today. My position is that BIP is good, but 20 per cent BIP in the Northwest Territories is too high and it's having an impact on our communities, especially in the housing market. I suggested then that maybe we should get rid of the 15 per cent territorial Business Incentive Policy and retain the five per cent community incentive policy. My position is still the same today, and this motion, Mr. Speaker, gives me another opportunity to put that position forward in the next Legislative Assembly and hopefully get consensus from my colleagues to that end.

For that reason, Mr. Speaker, I will support the motion. Mahsi cho.

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Steven Nitah on Motion 15-14(6): To Rescind The Revised Business Incentive Policy, Carried

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