Mr. Speaker, we know from the 20 or so pages that define this advisory board, that it is made up, at least initially, of one person from the Government of the Northwest Territories, three from the original proponents, four aboriginal organizations, and then potentially in the future any other downstream operators and any other aboriginal organizations that may come forward. Mr. Speaker, my concern is that the GNWT, which also has a $200,000 a year commitment to fund this organization, has one vote out of many. How is the effectiveness of our voice going to be heard on this advisory board when we are potentially going to be overwhelmed by the other operators and aboriginal organizations on this board, Mr. Speaker?
Bill Braden on Question 402-15(5): Establishment Of The NWT Oil And Gas Socio-economic Advisory Board
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 2007. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 402-15(5): Establishment Of The Nwt Oil And Gas Socio-economic Advisory Board
Question 402-15(5): Establishment Of The NWT Oil And Gas Socio-economic Advisory Board
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 21st, 2007
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