Thank you. As the Member has indicated, cost will be a factor. I think we'll need to strike a balance. Obviously if we're going to make any substantial change, it may cost money initially. I believe it will cost money initially, but this has to be about improving program and service delivery. I think this government has always said that one of our priorities is the protection of the environment, the protection of our wildlife. I think what may inevitably happen is that as a government we've been so focused on economic development, the need to train people, the need to make sure that northerners are able to take advantage of economic development, I think that is of critical importance. But we can't lose sight of the need to also protect the environment, protect our wildlife and make sure that this pristine North is here for future generations. Will this cost money? Potentially it will, but we'll have some discussion about that and I hope Members will be prepared to sit down and look at a range of options. I think we need to strike a balance that's going to be about the most effective program and service delivery at the end of the day. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on Question 5-15(3): Plans To Divide Rwed Department
In the Legislative Assembly on March 16th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 5-15(3): Plans To Divide Rwed Department
Question 5-15(3): Plans To Divide Rwed Department
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 15th, 2004
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