Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank the Member for the question. In his statement today the Member referred to an new era, and a new era of doing business in not only the Northwest Territories but I believe the country, and I think those businesses in the Northwest Territories embrace meaningful partnership with aboriginal organizations. Meaningful partnership with community groups will be successful businesses. I think that makes good business sense in this day and age, and I think we all recognize that. So I would certainly urge all businesspeople, any proprietors throughout the Northwest Territories, to sit down, meet with local people, understand their needs, understand their desires and do what they can to make sure that benefits accrue locally. That to me, Mr. Speaker, as I say, just makes good business sense. But I am certainly willing to discuss with communities and with regional organizations any concerns they might have with specific outfitters. I am willing to do that at any time, and will certainly make the time to do that. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on Question 185-15(3): Benefits Agreements With Outfitters
In the Legislative Assembly on June 1st, 2004. See this statement in context.
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