Again, we have been working very closely with a group which Mr. Pope has certainly been spokesperson for and of course with the MP for Western Arctic, Ethel Blondin-Andrew, on this initiative. Discussions are still under way. Given the current fiscal restraint and Mr. Young's desire to cut 75 per cent of his department -- I believe he said that this morning when I was watching him on TV -- I am not that optimistic. However, what I have instructed the department to do is to try to look as creatively as possible at a hire-north concept that we had years ago. That's still under discussion at this time.
John Todd on Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The
In the Legislative Assembly on March 1st, 1995. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 28th, 1995
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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