Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, when the departments came out with the lists, I also raised that question. I was told in terms of the electrical contracts, my understanding was for electrician-type of work. The intention was not to go after the electrical power. As for what is going to be left over, I am told through the process there will be lots that will be left over. The MOU is attempting to correct a problem with the Gwich'in involvement in GNWT contracting. We should easily achieve 50 percent in communities where Gwich'in represent a majority of the population. The intention is to make sure that concerns that are raised include them in there. I think the Gwich'in also understand and there is a lot of pressure on them as well that this is something new that we are all working with together. The intention is not to hand it over to another source of electrical power. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Question 267-14(6): Gwich'in Contracting Memorandum Of Understanding
In the Legislative Assembly on June 6th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 267-14(6): Gwich'in Contracting Memorandum Of Understanding
Question 267-14(6): Gwich'in Contracting Memorandum Of Understanding
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 5th, 2003
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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