Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, following up on my Member's statement, my question is directed to the Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development and again around the MOU that was signed by this government. Mr. Speaker, as I stated in my Member's statement, there are many questions left out there on what this MOU is intended to do. Mr. Speaker, the Minister, in response to my question in unedited Hansard on page 304, responded to me and gave me a lot of examples of what is happening now in aboriginal governments and development corporations. The examples you gave me, existing right now, are very positive and I think it shows go well for those aboriginal companies that have been able to get these contracts where they've joined to bid on the big contracts but, Mr. Speaker, my concern is on the small people. The people in communities that built companies that don't have a huge payroll but now are at a disadvantage, it seems, by this MOU. So, I would like to know from the Minister, what is this government going to do to insure that we take care of our residents in our communities when it comes to contracting? Thank you.
Floyd Roland on Question 49-14(6): Gwich'in Contracting Memorandum Of Understanding
In the Legislative Assembly on February 19th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Question 49-14(6): Gwich'in Contracting Memorandum Of Understanding
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 18th, 2003
Page 165
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