Mr. Speaker, this project is proposed as a joint venture between the Akaitcho, the Metis and the Power Corporation. The government will not take on responsibility or liability for the impact of it, but we expect that the joint venture partners, if the project goes ahead, would be required to take on those responsibilities that assume the liabilities for the impact of this. The government's role in this project is to support it--I think it's good for the region, I think it's good for the Northwest Territories--and to ensure that it works to the benefit of most people. We believe it's a good enough business deal that the proponents, if it moves ahead, will be able to take on the liability and responsibility. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 69-15(3): Taltson Hydroelectric Development
In the Legislative Assembly on March 24th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 69-15(3): Taltson Hydroelectric Development
Question 69-15(3): Taltson Hydroelectric Development
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 23rd, 2004
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