Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Important to point out, I think, that the local factories here enjoy an excellent relationship, for the most part, with the mines. The mines have been very supportive of the programs and there is, but, at this point, really one main complaint between a factory and one of the mines. The Member has indicated it's BHP Billiton. I've encouraged the two sides to come together; encouraged the factory to take their concerns, document their concerns, and have a pointed discussion with the mine around those. They have met in Antwerp, I understand, either yesterday or today. So we'll hopefully, shortly, know the outcome of that discussion. But it was important, I think, to recognize that this is a commercial dispute. It should be settled by these two parties where possible. If it can't and won't be settled by these two parties, then, obviously, our government has to be involved. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on Question 395-15(4): Support Of The Secondary Diamond Industry In The Nwt
In the Legislative Assembly on February 14th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 395-15(4): Support Of The Secondary Diamond Industry In The Nwt
Question 395-15(4): Support Of The Secondary Diamond Industry In The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 13th, 2006
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