Assembly Vote
17th Assembly, 4th SessionFebruary 28, 2013
Motion Sponsor
Topic
Motion Text
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. WHEREAS regulating a maximum price for gasoline in the Northwest Territories would promote fairness and improve confidence for consumers and retailers throughout the Northwest Territories;
AND WHEREAS the cost of living in the Northwest Territories is high, and volatile fuel prices have a direct impact on all consumers;
AND WHEREAS a formula used to get gasoline prices would improve fairness and transparency in product pricing;
AND WHEREAS the public deserves full disclosure of the details of the price it pays for gasoline;
AND WHEREAS the Government of the Northwest Territories petroleum products division to a certain extent already regulates the price of gasoline in the communities it serves;
AND WHEREAS some Canadian jurisdictions, such as New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, regulate petroleum product prices in a manner that can avoid artificial pricing and offer a measure of equity and stability to retailers and consumers;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, that the Government of the Northwest Territories investigate and evaluate the possibility of regulating gasoline prices;
AND FURTHER, that the Government of the Northwest Territories provide a comprehensive response to this motion within 120 days.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.