Well, it is my understanding that, when the federal government issued those original rights, they made provision for fees to be charged as a rental rate. Perhaps the rental rate wasn't specified, but at least it was in there, so why did the Minister not include any fees or work requirements in the 10 significant discovery licences that he issued?
Kevin O'Reilly on Question 669-18(3): Significant Discovery Licences
In the Legislative Assembly on March 8th, 2019. See this statement in context.
Question 669-18(3): Significant Discovery Licences
Oral Questions
March 8th, 2019
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