Debates of October 15, 2004 (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Premier of the Northwest Territories, does the government have any concerns about the views of the Deh Cho First Nations regarding pipeline development? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. The honourable Premier, Mr. Handley.

Return To Question 230-15(3): GNWT Position On Disputes Respecting The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline

Mr. Speaker, the government is certainly a strong supporter of the pipeline and we certainly do have concerns anytime any of the parties that may be impacted by the development have concerns or issues that need to be resolved. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Supplementary, Mr. Yakeleya.

Supplementary To Question 230-15(3): GNWT Position On Disputes Respecting The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to ask the Premier what steps is this government taking to resolve concerns of all the interested parties with regard to pipeline development?

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. The honourable Premier, Mr. Handley.

Further Return To Question 230-15(3): GNWT Position On Disputes Respecting The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On a regular basis we are meeting with all of the parties that are requesting meetings, or where we feel it is appropriate to have a meeting. Yesterday we met with Imperial. I have talked with representatives of the aboriginal governments up and down the valley within the last two weeks. Mr. Speaker, we’re doing everything we can to try to resolve any differences or any issues that may be arising. Thank you.