Mr. Speaker, the Member is correct, that there were 22 recommendations in the Robertson report. Franchises certainly was one of them. That is something we are looking at, and certainly will take into consideration the issue about having people come in and try to provide energy services in selected communities. So our intention as we put together our action plan on the Robertson report, which we fully intend to do, is to prevent that kind of cherry picking from happening. But at the same time, also leave it open for northerners who may want to try some alternative methods of generating energy on their own, whether it's solar panels or possibly even generators that they would set up in their own businesses to produce both heat and energy. So we don't want to exclude everyone from having input, but we do want to prevent people from coming in and picking out those that are profitable. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 102-15(3): Community Franchise Recommendations Of The Robertson Report
In the Legislative Assembly on March 29th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 102-15(3): Community Franchise Recommendations Of The Robertson Report
Question 102-15(3): Community Franchise Recommendations Of The Robertson Report
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 28th, 2004
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