Yes, Mr. Speaker, it is a challenge. We have two diamond mines operating and a third one is going to get fired up in a number of years. Already there is a very high demand for skilled labourers at both the mines and there is going to be additional demand on people once the pipeline is built. In the future if the pipeline is built there is going to be a really high demand for skilled labour to work in construction of the pipeline. Through the department's cooperation, we are monitoring what will be required in terms of training and education, and there is a working group in place to look at that. We are aware of the areas. The mining companies are training their own people. I don't know if it is going to switch over to the pipeline, but the pipeline companies themselves are only now beginning to look at how we can work together to get the different skilled people in place once this pipeline is going to be constructed. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Question 306-14(6): Resource Development Employment Opportunities
In the Legislative Assembly on June 11th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 306-14(6): Resource Development Employment Opportunities
Question 306-14(6): Resource Development Employment Opportunities
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 10th, 2003
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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