Mr. Speaker, diversification of our economy has long been a goal of our government. We have a very active diamond mining industry. We have a lot of exploration going on for other kinds of minerals. There are two or three pipelines coming out of the Territories right now: two coming out of the Deh Cho and one from Norman Wells. Mr. Speaker, I expect that everything isn't going to come to a stop if we don't have the pipeline. But, Mr. Speaker, it would be a sad day if we don't see the pipeline, in my view, because this one does represent a huge opportunity that would be lost, and we would see many of the people living, particularly in the smaller communities along the valley, who would be hard pressed to find employment and self-sufficiency. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 145-15(4): Mackenzie Gas Project Planning Costs
In the Legislative Assembly on October 18th, 2005. See this statement in context.
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Question 145-15(4): Mackenzie Gas Project Planning Costs
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 17th, 2005
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