Mr. Speaker, we have not, at this point, made it a condition. We are in the process of negotiating the socioeconomic agreements. We are talking with Imperial. We are not asking them to somehow subsidize our power development, but we do expect them to work with us as good business partners. We would like to deal with some of the issues first on the economics of it and the technical side and certainly encourage them at this point to look at this seriously, which they are. Up to now, I think it is a little bit early to be able to come to a final deal with them. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 396-15(3): Status Of Negotiations On Bear And Taltson Hydro Project
In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 396-15(3): Status Of Negotiations On Bear And Taltson Hydro Projects
Question 396-15(3): Status Of Negotiations On Bear And Taltson Hydro Project
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 15th, 2005
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