Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, again decisions have been made without full consultation obviously. Mr. Speaker, I mentioned in my opening remarks as well that land claims organizations have agreed to final agreements with the federal and territorial government to get a percentage of royalties. Recognizing that it's going to cost each mining company, just to use the companies that are operating in my constituency for an example, De Beers, BHP and Diavik, over $1 million a year; $35,000 million each over the 35 year period. Each land group gets 11 percent of the first $2 million and two percent of the remaining royalties. That $105 million that would have gone to royalties will go to the Deh Cho Bridge. Has the Minister consulted with the land claims groups, informing that they will probably lose about $2 million a piece over the next 35 years, and that they will be paying for the bridge, as well? Has the Minister informed them of this royalty regime and how the cost of the bridge might affect that royalty regime? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Steven Nitah on Question 408-14(6): Consultation On Proposed Deh Cho Bridge Toll
In the Legislative Assembly on October 8th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 408-14(6): Consultation On Proposed Deh Cho Bridge Toll
Question 408-14(6): Consultation On Proposed Deh Cho Bridge Toll
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 7th, 2003
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Steven Nitah Tu Nedhe
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