I would agree with the Member that we have all had lots of discussions around ensuring that northern businesses are used on northern contracts. I can't speak to the specifics of knowing, in this particular contract, details, but it is my understanding from the department that this has all been within the contract that was set forward and negotiated between the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Tlicho as well as the third party. It is my understanding that that was all decided upon together as a group. I am concerned to hear of businesses that are coming from not only southern Canada but from the US and taking work. It is definitely something I spoke to during my campaign. All I can do is commit to the Member that we will look at this and learn lessons from this and move forward.
Katrina Nokleby on Question 45-19(2): Tlicho All-Season Access Road Contract
In the Legislative Assembly on February 11th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 45-19(2): Tlicho All-Season Access Road Contract
Oral Questions
February 11th, 2020
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