Mr. Speaker, no. This is a letter of comfort. This is not a contract or something that is binding on a future government. We make it very clear in the letter that there is nothing in this letter that should be construed to somehow fetter the discretion of future governments, nor does it fetter the discretion of aboriginal governments. It's a letter of comfort saying here is what the government of today's position is with regard to a stable fiscal environment. That's as far as it goes. It's not fettering this one. It is certainly subject to any legislation that we may pass here. That was clear in the letter and in the discussions leading to the letter. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 317-15(4): GNWT's 'letter Of Comfort' To Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Producers
In the Legislative Assembly on February 1st, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 317-15(4): GNWT's 'letter Of Comfort' To Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Producers
Question 317-15(4): GNWT's 'letter Of Comfort' To Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Producers
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 31st, 2006
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