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Pallister: Thompson Isn't Getting MCRF Money Due To Fund Depletion

Premier Brian Pallister is sticking to the answer that was given to the City by Minister Pedersen’s office when it comes to the Mining Community Reserve Fund.

 

The Premier spoke to Arctic Radio News last week, and said that Thompson isn’t going to be able to access the fund as there just simply isn’t enough money there.

 

Pallister said that the lack of funds is a result of the previous NDP government, who he says let the fund fall below the $10M threshold.

 

The response from the Premier is different though from that of Thompson MLA Kelly Bindle, who most recently quoted a line from the Mining Tax Act, saying that the fund can only be used for communities who are hurt from ore depletion.

 

Many people, including Flin Flon MLA Tom Lindsay and Mayor Dennis Fenske, say that the official response of not enough money is just an interpretation, as the tax act says that money cannot be given out for exploration if the fund is below $10M. There is no reference to supporting communities if the fund isn't above $10M.

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