Debates of November 28, 2007 (day 4)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are for the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment. At the end of the last government, the Premier and the government conducted a trade mission to China. As the industry and tourism file falls under the Minister of ITI, I would like to begin by asking the Minister of ITI where the trip report is from that China trade mission, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. The honourable Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Mr. Bob McLeod.

Return To Question 49-16(1): Trade Mission To China

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you for that question. With regard to the trip to China, which I understand was very successful, the group that traveled to China met recently to report on their views on the benefits of the trip. There was some follow-up activity resulting from the visit. I am still waiting for a report on the trip. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Supplementary, Mr. Ramsay.

Supplementary To Question 49-16(1): Trade Mission To China

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I agree with the Minister; things like this are an important function of government. We should be reaching out and doing what we can for businesses and the tourism sector in the Northwest Territories to expand business opportunities. What I would like to ask is, who is writing the report and are we paying for the report to be produced? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. Mr. McLeod.

Further Return To Question 49-16(1): Trade Mission To China

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My understanding is that government tourism staff accompanied the group that visited China and it will be that group that will be writing the report. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Supplementary, Mr. Ramsay.

Supplementary To Question 49-16(1): Trade Mission To China

Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm just wondering if there is any reason why the Minister has mentioned the group has met recently. Is there any reason why that report is two and a half months after the fact and when exactly can we expect that report?

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. Mr. McLeod.

Further Return To Question 49-16(1): Trade Mission To China

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My understanding is there were at least 12 people who went on the trip and it’s a matter of getting all of their different observations together and compiling a report. Thank you.