Madam Speaker, one of the regulations that the minister may make has to do with the hiring of residents on the first nations lands. There is a qualification in the direction that indicates “to the extent that it is practicable and reasonably efficient, safe and economical to do so” that they would be hired.
Can the member advise whether or not this is a significant issue with regard to employing first nations people on the reserve lands which are adjacent to the properties for development of oil and gas?