Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I guess it reflects the differences in the periods when the mines were established and built. When the BHP mine was built, at that time the government of the day felt that with the socio-economic agreement it was sufficient to have the reporting done through the Legislative Assembly. For the Diavik socio-economic agreement it was felt that more of a community-based approach was required. So there is a board that has been negotiated with representatives from each of the impacted communities, including the Government of the Northwest Territories and Diavik. The cost of the board and the agreement is cost shared between Diavik and the Government of the Northwest Territories on a 50/50 basis. Thank you.
Mr. Bob McLeod on Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
In the Legislative Assembly on March 5th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 4th, 2003
Page 529
Bob McLeod
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