We do this on a regular basis, and certainly we will continue to look at ways to find these jobs so that we can hire people in the smaller communities. We recognize the significance of those jobs, and certainly through a traditional economy, where the government invests about $2.5 million a year in trapping programs, certainly we work with industry to try to get more people hired from the communities. As a government, we are constantly looking at this approach.
Bob McLeod on Question 429-18(2): Employment Opportunities In Small Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on October 31st, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 429-18(2): Employment Opportunities In Small Communities
Oral Questions
October 30th, 2016
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