Mr. Speaker, I couldn't agree with the Member more. The challenge has been laid out before us. We have to find ways to get more of our people employed in all industries, including the diamond mines. We have had a number of discussions with committee. The mining companies, De Beers, BHP, and Rio Tinto, have come in front of us to talk about this and talk about the efforts that they are making. I really do believe that they are making some good effort. Let's face it; it makes good business sense to hire northerners who are closer to home than it does to go scouring the country and flying workers to and from the corners of this country, Mr. Speaker. So they have an incentive and a vested interest in making this work, as do we. It is about collaborating and coordinating our efforts and we are prepared and expect that we should be doing that. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on Question 36-15(6): Maximizing Resource Development Employment Opportunities
In the Legislative Assembly on March 14th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 36-15(6): Maximizing Resource Development Employment Opportunities
Question 36-15(6): Maximizing Resource Development Employment Opportunities
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 13th, 2007
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