Mr. Chairman, the issue in Yellowknife is volume. There are many people who are registering vehicles or renewing licences. In the case of Fort Providence, we don't have people in Providence who could readily take over that business within the Department of Transportation unless the grader operator starts selling them. I would really like to see if there is a way to have an existing business become interested in it. The amount we pay to an outlet is only about $8 a transaction, so it's not much. In a small community, it doesn't attract anybody. I will look at it, Mr. Chairman. If there is a way of doing it in small communities, then we want to have that service available wherever we can, but we would have a pretty bored person if we were just there waiting for someone to come in and get their motor licence or their driver's licence renewed. I will take it to the department and see if there is some other alternative.
Joe Handley on Bill 18: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004
In the Legislative Assembly on June 12th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 18: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 12th, 2003
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