In particular, as of late, I think the big tourism opportunities that have been there locally are around the cruise ship industries. Our staff have been in there the last two years when these ships come into the region and support economic development in the region and tourists spend their money. Our staff is there to help facilitate that. I think we have actually even used our programs to help facilitate providing opportunities around business opportunities with such a large influx of people who will come to shore when these boats come to town, but as I have said, we have our two economic development officers who are in the region to help facilitate these sorts of things going forward, not just around the cruise industry, but other types of tourism, be it hunting or guiding and these types of things, and we will always reach out to help facilitate that.
Wally Schumann on Question 70-18(3): Employment Opportunities In Nunakput
In the Legislative Assembly on February 9th, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 70-18(3): Employment Opportunities In Nunakput
Oral Questions
February 8th, 2018
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