Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let me first thank the Member for the statement that he made today in the House and past statements he's made on this issue. I think it highlights the need and allows us to discuss the need for additional resources in terms of oil and gas readiness up and down the valley. I certainly won't deny that there's an immediate and urgent need in the Mackenzie Delta. Obviously the place for that most specifically would be in Inuvik, where it would be best suited. I certainly have committed to come forward with a strategy for resourcing oil and gas development. I'm looking to go to Cabinet very soon with a conceptual approach and then, subsequent to that, coming forward to the committee members to have a broader discussion around how we tackle this problem. I'm certainly looking forward to that dialogue and thank the Member for the encouragement in this area. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on Question 579-15(3): Oil And Gas Positions For The Mackenzie Delta
In the Legislative Assembly on March 9th, 2005. See this statement in context.
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Question 579-15(3): Oil And Gas Positions For The Mackenzie Delta
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 8th, 2005
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