Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, with regard to the honourable Member's question about the development of environmental assessment timelines we, in the government, particularly the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, are aware of the different projects that go forward and go through the regulatory process. There is a problem. I recently wrote a letter in April to Minister Nault who ultimately has the responsibility. We stated that there is no clear process or timeline stipulated in the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act, and, therefore, the length of time it takes to go through the process is quite lengthy and, in some cases, it comes to a point where you have the experience of Western Geco deciding not to move ahead this year. However, I hear that they will come again in the future to try this project again. I wrote a letter to the Minister indicating that a set of guidelines needs to be established under the section that deals with that in the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. Particularly, guidelines should be established in consultation with the responsible Ministers and the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board to set out the transparent process and timelines under this section of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. I have taken the action of writing to the Minister. I haven't received a reply as yet. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Question 264-14(6): Delays Caused By Regulatory Process
In the Legislative Assembly on June 6th, 2003. See this statement in context.
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Question 264-14(6): Delays Caused By Regulatory Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 5th, 2003
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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