Well, Mr. Speaker, it may be the option that the federal government is proposing. We're not entirely sure, but the Member is right in that this has been a sore point for northerners for quite some time. In Norman Wells, I believe the royalties were foregone and there was an equity interest built up in the project. The federal government characterizes that as federal investment. We say that's revenue that belongs to residents of the NWT. I think the difference this time would be if that scheme is proposed, we would know the rules of engagement going in, and we would very clearly establish that that's our interest. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on Question 285-15(4): Federal Interest In The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline
In the Legislative Assembly on October 27th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 285-15(4): Federal Interest In The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline
Question 285-15(4): Federal Interest In The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline
Item 7: Oral Questions
October 26th, 2005
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