I agree that immigration is a great thing, and I agree that the local business community is very excited to work with people who are coming to enrich the lives of Northerners and to add to our economy. I do not agree, though, that the sole focus or the only focus in this case of ITI is to support people who are involved in the program. ITI's job is to support also northern entrepreneurs and Northerners who are trying to make it as business owners, so what I am wondering is: what does the Minister of ITI suggest as far as how local business owners protect themselves in these business dealings with people who are participating in the program, potentially not fulfilling their obligations under the agreement, and then going home because international litigation is very costly and not affordable to local entrepreneurs to take part in? How does the Minister suggest that local entrepreneurs protect themselves in these business dealings?
Caitlin Cleveland on Question 383-19(2): Northwest Territories Nominee Program Business Stream
In the Legislative Assembly on October 20th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 383-19(2): Northwest Territories Nominee Program Business Stream
Oral Questions
October 19th, 2020
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