Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is a concern about cash flow. We used to have an arrangement with Ottawa whereby we drew down on our money that we received from them when we needed it the most and even Ottawa is getting a little more difficult in that regard. So it is something that we are concerned with. It's something that we will address through the budget process this year and make some recommendations to the next government, and we will be as vigilant as we can about those particular large payments that come from time to time. In fact, most of the departments call us before they are going to issue large cheques so that we can time it so that we do have the money in the bank. So I recognize Mr. Koe's concern. I share that concern, and we are trying to be vigilant. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
John Pollard on Committee Report 9-12(7): Report On The Review Of The Financial Statements Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories And The Report Of The Auditor General For Canada For The Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 1994
In the Legislative Assembly on June 8th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Committee Report 9-12(7): Report On The Review Of The Financial Statements Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories And The Report Of The Auditor General For Canada For The Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 1994
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 7th, 1995
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John Pollard Hay River
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