Mr. Speaker, I say again, we could have negotiated in this project 50 percent employment guarantees for women, but we know that can never be met if we don't have women eligible who have got the training in these trades areas. We could set 50 percent targets, 100 percent targets for northern businesses. It would be mute, Mr. Speaker, if we don't work with our businesses to make sure that they have the capacity to fulfill some of the commitments. So, Mr. Speaker, I say again, and the Member pointed out in his statement or opening question, section two speaks to employment. There are a number of provisions to make sure we break down some of the barriers for women and to make sure that we have a safe worksite and workplace, a harassment-free workplace for women. But more important than that, as a government we need to make sure that we've got more women accessing our training so that they have a meaningful shot at the opportunities that we are creating. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on Question 460-15(5): Opportunities For Women In The Mackenzie Gas Project
In the Legislative Assembly on March 8th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 460-15(5): Opportunities For Women In The Mackenzie Gas Project
Question 460-15(5): Opportunities For Women In The Mackenzie Gas Project
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 7th, 2007
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