Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in the area of our tax bases, one thing, as I stated, is that we are in negotiations and discussions with aboriginal groups that are on the verge of having self-governments established in their jurisdictions. We are also discussing our tax-sharing arrangements and seeing how far we can do that. As a government, we are interested in hearing from the groups and Members of this Assembly to try and enhance our situation. A form of that can be tax incentives. If we can use tax incentives to increase and stimulate investment in the Northwest Territories that's something we will look at, as long as we don't lose the revenue we have that would end up cutting our programs again, whoever would have that. If it's an aboriginal government we need to ensure they have enough revenue to continue those programs. As the GNWT we have to ensure we have a solid revenue base to continue the programs and services that we have. We are looking and would look for options that would be available to us to try and enhance what we have and work with the aboriginal governments to ensure that they can provide programs and levels of service at the levels that would be adequate. Thank you.
Floyd Roland on Question 70-15(3): Self-government And Taxation
In the Legislative Assembly on March 24th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 70-15(3): Self-government And Taxation
Question 70-15(3): Self-government And Taxation
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 23rd, 2004
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