Debates of March 31, 2004 (day 12)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The motion is to support the Mackenzie Valley pipeline development.

WHEREAS the development of the Mackenzie Valley pipeline will be underway during the life of the 15th Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the Northwest Territories resources should be developed in a manner that provides for the greatest benefit to all parties, including northern people, communities, businesses, governments and industry;

AND WHEREAS the construction of a natural gas pipeline through the Mackenzie Valley area will support the development of additional infrastructure which will benefit NWT communities;

AND WHEREAS the development of a Mackenzie Valley pipeline must occur in a sustainable manner that ensures the protection of our environment;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that the 15th Legislative Assembly is committed to working cooperatively in support of the Mackenzie Valley pipeline;

AND FURTHER that this Legislative Assembly is committed to working cooperatively and endorses the efforts of the Premier and Executive Council to seek with aboriginal governments and the Government of Canada the control of our natural resources and the sharing amongst northern governments of resource revenues arising from development;

AND FURTHERMORE that this Legislative Assembly urges the Government of the Northwest Territories, in partnership with the aboriginal governments, to continue support for the development of the Mackenzie Valley pipeline;

AND FURTHERMORE that the Government of the Northwest Territories seeks to maximize the benefits and mitigate the adverse impacts to NWT residents and communities that will result from the development of the Mackenzie Valley pipeline.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Question.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

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