Last year in the Sahtu the oil companies spent $80 million in the Sahtu just for looking at oil and gas exploration. They are expected to do double that this year. Further on they’re supposed to do a little more. We know there is business happening in the Sahtu. We’re asking this government, we’re willing to help the North, will you help us and start by putting some of these regional offices such as transportation? I know sooner sounds a lot better to me than later. Can the Minister, within the three years of this government, at least start seeing some shift of the regional transportation being moved into the Sahtu? Now we’re asking you to help us. I’m hoping that with the Premier’s work you can count on us that we can take that to the bank. Will the Minister look at something that we can do within the next business plan?
Norman Yakeleya on Question 6-17(3): Decentralization Of Transportation Positions To The Sahtu Region
In the Legislative Assembly on May 23rd, 2012. See this statement in context.
Question 6-17(3): Decentralization Of Transportation Positions To The Sahtu Region
Oral Questions
May 22nd, 2012
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