Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The report that came out in the National Post today reporting that the federal government has decided not to proceed with its investment with the MGP really changes nothing in regards to the need for a comprehensive reply to the Joint Review Panel report. The federal government could reverse its decision at any time or economics could improve for unexpected reasons. The independent analysis and even the comments of the members of the Joint Review Panel indicate that GNWT negotiated a bad socio-economic benefits agreement for our public with the proponents. We even may need to consider renegotiating this agreement, but we can’t do that if the Ministers dash off a blind endorsement of the project. Will the Ministers commit to seeking input and review of Regular Members on the response to the JRP report and recommendations before they announce any firm positions on it? Mahsi.
Bob Bromley on Question 89-16(4): GNWT Response To The Mackenzie Gas Project Joint Review Panel Report
In the Legislative Assembly on October 27th, 2009. See this statement in context.
Question 89-16(4): GNWT Response To The Mackenzie Gas Project Joint Review Panel Report
Oral Questions
October 26th, 2009
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