I have to be candid. I don't have the fiscal resources now or in the future to look at extending that highway, which is in Alberta. I am prepared to initiate discussions, as we did a few years ago, with the Alberta government to see if there is some way we could make an arrangement. It would be incorrect for me to say that we can take steps to look at that highway at this time because the fiscal resources simply aren't there. I have already cut back $1 million on this budget because of budget restraints and requests from FMB. We have to do it, grudgingly. No one likes to cut. In fairness to the Member, I would have to say we don't have the existing resources to do that right now and I don't see it in the future, unless something changes. However, I am prepared to initiate discussions with Alberta to see what their position is and if they see some value in looking at some kind of joint initiative. That is as far as I would be prepared to go at this time. Thank you.
John Todd on Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 27th, 1995
Page 363
John Todd Keewatin Central
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