Jane Groenewegen
Statements in Debates
Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. To the motion. Ms. Lee.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Minister, for that response. The second part of my question was could the amendments that you are looking at to the act include a response to the concerns raised by people involved in agricultural activities south of the lake? There are some major impediments to them being involved in agriculture given the Property Assessment and Taxation Act as it stands now. Could amendments also encompass their concerns? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Roland. Ms. Lee.
Page 3-24…oh, I’m sorry. Committee, I’m going by what I’m hearing and I’m hearing people shouting agreed. That’s a very agreeable group on this side. I’m sorry. I’ll slow down then. I’ll read it slower, but when you’ve had a chance to note the page and if you have any questions, please indicate. Page 3-24, information item, fiscal policy, active positions.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in follow up to my Member’s statement about the Property Assessment and Taxation Act, I will direct my questions to the Honourable Michael McLeod, Minister of MACA. Mr. Speaker, in March 2001, the Territorial Farmers' Association received correspondence from this government indicating that a major overhaul was about to start sometime in 2002 and that the work would involve organizations like the Territorial Farmers' Association in that process. The TFA, Mr. Speaker, is still awaiting contact from this government on this issue. Mr. Speaker, my question is...
Thank you, Mr. Roland. Ms. Lee.
Pages 3-20 and 3-21, treasury, active positions.
Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. I have Ms. Lee.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are for the Premier today and it’s in follow-up to my Member’s statement with respect to the Mackenzie Valley pipeline. Mr. Speaker, numerous people commented this morning. I was one of the ones who commented. I understand the Premier heard my comments on there. I have concerns; I think I’ve raised those concerns fairly consistently. I hope they are not interpreted to mean to anyone that I don’t support the Mackenzie Valley pipeline and I hope that in my constituency no ill will would be felt towards my constituency for that, because I...
Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Next on the list I have for general comments is Mr. Pokiak.