Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister responsible for the W.C.B. All we have been talking about this afternoon is ministerial authority and accountability. What I am a little confused about is, why is it that during the A.B.C. public hearings the Minister took such pains to debate with my honourable colleague for Thebacha that he had the power to influence board decisions, even though the act gives the W.C.B. exclusive jurisdiction. He referred to his own authority to act under section 91 of the Financial Administration Act and he talked a lot about his authority over board appointments. Now he seems to be saying that he cannot take a direct role until after the legislation is amended. Why has there been such inconsistency in what he is saying now as compared to what he has said to us in May, 1992? If I may, I would like to request an extension of question period, Mr. Speaker.
John Todd on Question 54-12(3): Inconsistency In Minister's Statements
In the Legislative Assembly on November 23rd, 1992. See this statement in context.
Question 54-12(3): Inconsistency In Minister's Statements
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November 22nd, 1992
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