I would like to thank the Minister for that information. I note that, in the socio-economic agreement covering this project, it says, "Selection, hiring, promoting transferring, dismissing, or otherwise disciplining of all of its employees for the jobs on the project shall be within the sole discretion of Dominion Diamond." It is kind of disappointing to me that we don't really have any hooks on this and that they may not even be required to provide notice to us. Does our government have any authority or power to protect these union jobs that are largely held by long-time and Indigenous NWT residents?
Kevin O'Reilly on Question 310-18(3): Dominion Diamonds Ekati Mine Layoffs
In the Legislative Assembly on May 28th, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 310-18(3): Dominion Diamonds Ekati Mine Layoffs
Oral Questions
May 28th, 2018
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