Mr. Speaker, about 10 years ago or so when the diamond industry was beginning to happen here in the Northwest Territories, our government of the day put a lot of effort into making sure that we have a good socio-economic agreement with the mining companies that will allow for job creation, the different positions, make sure that northern workers are employed at the mine, as well as business opportunities. To date, the first mine which is BHP Billiton now, have made a really high benchmark for other mines, not only in the North, but in Canada and around the world, in how to utilize the local people as well as local business. Yes, through our government we've made a lot of effort to make that happen. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Question 409-14(6): Maximizing The Benefits Of Resource Development
In the Legislative Assembly on October 8th, 2003. See this statement in context.
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Question 409-14(6): Maximizing The Benefits Of Resource Development
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 7th, 2003
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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