My question is directed to the Premier in regard to my statement considering the rate structure we have in the Northwest Territories, which is very unfair. In some communities you pay 15 cents; in other communities you pay $2.85. Because there are such vast differences in prices, we in the Territory have to seriously look at some sort of a system that's fair, equitable and affordable.
I would like to ask the Premier if he would consider the possibility of looking at levelized rates. It’s been done in other jurisdictions across Canada. It’s been looked at in the Yukon, Nunavut, Labrador and Newfoundland, and other places where we have isolated communities. It’s important that we tackle this issue in light of the financial situation we find ourselves in. This is something that we have to seriously look at.
I would like to ask the Premier if he, as Premier of the Northwest Territories, is willing, along with his Cabinet colleagues, to seriously take a close look at this matter and try to find a solution to this problem.