I'm not trying to reinstate it. The fact of the matter is, the federal government has arbitrarily cut it by 50 per cent. What we're working with the federal government on is an alternative program and we're working close with Mr. Irwin's office in trying to influence the agenda for an alternative program. This year -- just to bring Mr. Patterson up to date -- it has been 50 per cent cut, which is roughly about $2.8 million and the current EDA, as we understand it, will sunset in April 1996. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 341-12(7): Current Status Of Eda
In the Legislative Assembly on March 28th, 1995. See this statement in context.
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Question 341-12(7): Current Status Of Eda
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 27th, 1995
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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