Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, with regard to the Giant Mine surface cleanup, we want to work with DIAND to come to an agreement on governmental responsibilities as they relate to the surface cleanup at Giant Mine. We have been in discussions with the federal government to discuss the responsibilities for the cleanup on the surface and it largely remains unresolved at this point in time. There were repeated efforts by our government to engage DIAND and to see who is responsible. DIAND is insistent that the formal process be established before negotiations proceed. DIAND has not provided any input on any acceptable negotiating process. So we have advised DIAND that our willingness to continue cost-sharing surface cleanup is going to be dependent upon the progress being made on the issue of responsibilities. We heard in this House from members that we need to clear up who is responsible for the surface cleanup before we proceed, so we are following those directions. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Standing Committee On Governance And Economic Development Comments
In the Legislative Assembly on March 4th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Standing Committee On Governance And Economic Development Comments
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 3rd, 2003
Page 501
Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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