Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The ability of this government to deal with developers coming into communities, whether they are mining companies or oil and gas companies is limited. It always has been limited. We continue to say that the federal government must take responsibility, primary responsibility, for getting our communities and businesses well prepared to deal with development as it comes to us and to benefit from it. As a government, we advocate development, we promote it and we've sent a message to industry, the federal government and public that what we are advocating is a positive approach and a well-prepared approached to development. In order to sustain it, we need the federal government to step up and take a positive attitude and an aggressive approach to make sure the proper resources and planning are there so that all of us can benefit. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 208-14(6): Oil And Gas Development Readiness Plan
In the Legislative Assembly on March 11th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 208-14(6): Oil And Gas Development Readiness Plan
Question 208-14(6): Oil And Gas Development Readiness Plan
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 10th, 2003
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