Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am going to need a little more clarification on the question. Talking about a level playing field, I am unsure exactly what the Member is referring to. I know from his statement, he was, I believe, discussing joint ventures, referring to some joint ventures and I think making the suggestion that not all joint ventures are created equally. We agree with that and are looking for companies who want to do business in the North and leave something behind. We want to make sure that where there are joint ventures that we are looking to support, that there is actually a technology transfer or some transfer of capacity. That is our first goal. Of course, it is a market economy and all we can do is encourage local organizations and regional organizations to ensure and make sure, as much as possible, that there is some tangible benefit left behind as southern companies come in to do business. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
Brendan Bell on Question 79-15(4): Level Playing Field For Businesses In NWT Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on June 2nd, 2005. See this statement in context.
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Question 79-15(4): Level Playing Field For Businesses In NWT Communities
Item 7: Oral Questions
June 1st, 2005
Page 189
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