Dennis Patterson on Committee Motion 21-12(6): To Delete Clause 74 Of Bill 6, Defeated

In the Legislative Assembly on October 14th, 1994. See this statement in context.

Committee Motion 21-12(6): To Delete Clause 74 Of Bill 6, Defeated
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

October 14th, 1994

Page 297

Dennis Patterson Iqaluit

...that my eloquent remarks are falling on deaf ears. So, I'm not going to say anything more.

---Applause

But, I'm going to be here, -- perhaps in the gallery -- before December 31, 1996 to see just how the next Assembly pays for this expensive and convoluted labyrinth bureaucracy that is envisioned here. Perhaps some day I'll be proud that I asked a few questions, even though they were not welcomed by some Members in this chamber, because I think that we may -- and I hope we're wrong -- have the same experiences other jurisdictions have; that despite all the best intentions, this thing was hijacked by special interest groups, the media, and didn't make life any better for the people we most care about in our communities.

I hope I'm wrong, but I'm pleased I had the chance to make these comments yesterday and today on this bill, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

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Dennis Patterson on Committee Motion 21-12(6): To Delete Clause 74 Of Bill 6, Defeated

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