Mr. Speaker, neither ourselves or the federal government were willing to accept the costs for the additional RCMP who were called in during the course of the strike. This bill has been outstanding, to the detriment of the RCMP. Recently, we have taken the initiative to suggest to the Solicitor General of Canada that we will advance a cheque for 50 per cent of the costs and leave it to him to decide when to pay his 50 per cent. That is the best way to resolve that outstanding dispute, keeping in mind the interests of the RCMP who are unfortunately caught in the middle and left holding a huge outstanding bill. That's the nature of the discussions to date. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 308-12(7): Progress On Responsibility For Police Service
In the Legislative Assembly on March 10th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 308-12(7): Progress On Responsibility For Police Service
Question 308-12(7): Progress On Responsibility For Police Service
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 9th, 1995
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