Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We as a government feel that we have an educative role to play and need to be able to ensure that communities have all of the necessary information before them when they are making these very important decisions about whether or not to support economic development. Certainly at times the NWT and the jurisdiction here are no different than other jurisdictions. At times economic development can be at odds with political development, sometimes it is in lockstep. I think we have to look at these things on a case-by-case basis, offer all of our support as a government, and certainly agree to work with community groups, whether it is pipeline, hydro, mining, any of these economic development opportunities. I think the best thing that we can do is be willing to support and buttress the efforts of local community groups. Certainly, we will commit to continue to do that. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on Question 62-15(3): Support For The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline
In the Legislative Assembly on March 23rd, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 62-15(3): Support For The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline
Question 62-15(3): Support For The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 22nd, 2004
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