Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would have to agree with a lot of points that the Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development just stated. This office is definitely long overdue. This government has probably been behind the eight ball as far as developing a coordinated approach to assessing resource impact development in the Mackenzie Valley area. Where this office is going to be situated is still undetermined, but if it does go out into one of the regions, I think that would probably suit everybody better than being here in Yellowknife. I think the Minister of RWED has definitely taken the right approach in saying it has integrated the social aspects of pipeline development into the plan to develop this office. Being a Member of the joint Cabinet/AOC Pipeline Committee, we met last week to discuss this option. I think it's one of the few supplementary appropriations that I have to totally agree with. Therefore, I will not be supporting this motion either, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.
Robert Villeneuve on Committee Motion 16-15(3): To Delete $850,000 From Rwed Operations Expenditures In Bill 11, Defeated
In the Legislative Assembly on June 1st, 2004. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 16-15(3): To Delete $850,000 From Rwed Operations Expenditures In Bill 11, Defeated
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Others Matters
June 1st, 2004
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