Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Government of the Northwest Territories does indeed consult with Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations at the stage of when there's a call for bids. It is much earlier in the process than where this particular item is at. In this instance, what is relevant here is Section 30 of the new Petroleum Resources Act, which actually says that the Minister shall issue the significant discovery licence if certain conditions are met which, indeed, they are here for Husky. As such, I won't have any discretion in this particular instance. The reason that the consultation takes place earlier and, in this case, took place, was under the previous federal regime. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Caroline Wawzonek on Question 645-19(2): Husky Energy Significant Discovery License
In the Legislative Assembly on March 9th, 2021. See this statement in context.
Question 645-19(2): Husky Energy Significant Discovery License
Oral Questions
March 9th, 2021
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