Madam Chair, we did do a needs survey assessment in the communities that we considered. All communities outside the market communities and the outcome of that initiative was there was a need. There were some communities who indicated that they didn't require it. We did target and allocate the different units to different communities. We did talk to all affected communities as I indicated before. We talked to LHOs, different agencies and we did talk to the Construction Association. The point that Mr. Delorey brings up is something that was voiced to us that maybe we should have taken a little bit more time to consult in terms of ways that we could have allowed the northern producers or companies to be more involved. The time factor in this case didn't allow us to do it. We are planning to meet with a number of different companies to talk about the options for the next fiscal year, the next round. There is a lot of interest. We know the numbers of tenders that were picked up that there is going to be no shortage of bids. We also know that there are a lot of companies interested in looking at ways to produce these right here in the North. So we are quite excited about that. I have to agree, maybe there could have been a little more done in terms of consultation with producers. However, we did consult with the communities that were going to be affected. We did communicate that and we did take the first opportunity we had after receiving the authority or the permission to go ahead with this initiative. We did use the first opportunity to provide information to the committee. Thank you.
Michael McLeod on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 25th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 25th, 2004
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