Jane Groenewegen

Of course, because of the importance of diamond mining in the Northwest Territories to our NWT economy, I am sure we all wish them well. When the Minister says he had a meeting with them, I have a question about what our government is saying with regard to the socio-economic agreements that were put in place with the original companies. How does that work? When we have those agreements, the mine’s up and running, we don’t have the same kind of leverage. Now we’re talking about changing hands from one owner to another.

How is the interest of the northern content, and northern employment and...

Agreed, thank you. Page 11-18, Transportation, activity summary, airports, grants and contributions, contributions, $30,000.

Thank you, Minister Ramsay. Mr. Neudorf.

That’s what I wanted to hear and I’ll look forward to working on this with the Minister. Thank you.

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Minister Ramsay.

Thank you. Page 11-9, Transportation, revenue summary, information item. Ms. Bisaro.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to recognize today, probably no stranger to anyone, Mr. Kevin Wallington from Hay River, former town councillor now the big push on the Polar Egg initiative here in the North and a close family friend. You know he’s a close family friend when he’s a groomsman in both my sons’ weddings. I’d like to welcome him here today.

Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. Minister Ramsay.

Okay, thank you. I guess I should let the Minister respond. Mr. Ramsay.

Thank you, Mr. Bouchard. Minister Ramsay.