Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have spoken in this House numerous times about the secondary diamond industry in the Northwest Territories and the fact that it is floundering right now. It is dormant. There is not much happening in the cut and polish industry here. I think a lot of that stems from the government’s inability to deliver a policy so that people know what the rules of engagement are, if they are going to invest in the Northwest Territories and if this government is going to back this industry up. I think it can work, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister, I know we had gotten together last September, there has been a framework developed, but where exactly is the Diamond Policy that is being developed by this government? When are we going to get that out the door so that people know what the rules are and how things are going to work here in the NWT? Thank you.
David Ramsay on Question 188-16(5): Policy Supporting Secondary Diamond Industry In The NWT
In the Legislative Assembly on May 20th, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 188-16(5): Policy Supporting Secondary Diamond Industry In The NWT
Oral Questions
May 19th, 2010
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