Thank you, Mr. Chair. I appreciate the Minister's comments. However, the longer we wait to make these amendments that many people in the Northwest Territories feel are necessary to ensure stronger public governments, a defined revenue stream, and greater dividend returns in the future, the longer it'll take to make those changes. During the election, this was an issue for many, and it was directly put to members of the public who supported, again, many of the people in this House today. I believe we do have a mandate to move forward on this issue in the short term and not wait until 2022, which is why this amendment exists. During the election people voted for it, so it's time to put it in the mandate and start work right away to make sure we have the strongest Heritage Fund possible that will result in greater benefits for Northerners. I would also like to call for a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Kieron Testart on Committee Motion 11-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Addition Of Text Regarding Amendments To The Heritage Fund Act, Carried
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Committee Motion 11-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Addition Of Text Regarding Amendments To The Heritage Fund Act, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 23rd, 2016
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