Mr. Chairman, I believe I tried to answer that. I am saying that under the Financial Administration Act, FMB can move money within the overall vote that has taken place within the Legislature. I am saying that is the exception rather than the rule. You are managing a billion dollars here, and you are managing roughly somewhere in the region of about 180 to 185, historically anyway, capital project of which my colleague here tells me is close to 13,000 contracts. So there has to be some flexibility and I believe that we followed the FAA rules, and as I said, again, these situations are the exception rather than the rule. I want to assure my honourable colleague that without the five year capital plan, I do not know where we would be. It is an important tool in determining the priorities of this government. It is an important tool for the communities to be actively involved, the MLAs and also the Minister. I do not know whether I have satisfied my colleague or not, but that is the best way I can answer. Thank you.
John Todd on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 3rd, 1996. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 2nd, 1996
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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