Whereas, there was limited consultation with communities regarding a potential impact of changes to the water and sewage services subsidy policy;

And whereas, there may be significant implications for small businesses and private home owners as a result of the changes;

Now therefore I move that the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs undertake and complete consultations with communities regarding the impact of changes to the water and sewage services subsidy policy;

And further, that the Minister prepare a detailed report on the consultation undertaken, including communities, organizations and individuals consulted and comments as a result of these consultations;

And further, that the matter of the water and sewage services subsidy policy be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for review of the policy's implications;

And further, that the Minister provide the report to the Standing Committee on Finance by May 5, 1994;

And further, that full implementation of the water and sewage subsidy policy not be proceeded with until the Standing Committee on Finance has provided its comments to the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.