Local employment is always a factor when considering negotiated contracts but not at any costs, Mr. Speaker. We also have rules that govern our business incentive policies and our northern preference policies. The Member referred to the Inuvik-Tuk Highway. In that case, there was the benefits and jobs are available, 600 jobs a year, 80 per cent provided by Northerners for Northerners.
Bob McLeod on Question 274-18(2): GNWT Negotiated Contracts Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on June 27th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 274-18(2): GNWT Negotiated Contracts Policy
Oral Questions
June 26th, 2016
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