As I have said, it was a unique opportunity. I thought it was commendable of the municipality to do it. It certainly wasn't the intent to circumvent anybody, it was just a unique opportunity that unfolded. I suppose we could -- if the ordinary Members felt it necessary to reallocate this funding -- go back and to a special warrant now, but while the money may be spent and the project done it hasn't been billed for. My feeling, at the time, and still is, is that this was an opportunity to save the government a significant amount of money, similar to what we've done on other projects. Depending on how you view it, I thought it was -- and still do, by the way -- a good initiative. If we've circumvented the system then all I can do is apologize for it.
John Todd on Committee Motion 76-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 13, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on December 7th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 76-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 13, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
December 7th, 1993
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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