Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would just like to attempt to refocus, at least my discussion, to some of the process issues that I still have. Mr. Chairman, I would just like to summarize my concerns here, and then I will let other people speak.
The issue to me is a system of accountability, and a process that is fair, and equally important, that is seen to be fair, and I think the basic principle that I had a problem with, as I tried to express in my mediocre way yesterday. The issue to me is once you make an arrangement, is it acceptable for a Minister to create, or bring money to their capital riding, for projects that are not on a capital plan?
I realize that there was nothing illegal done. That all the rules were complied with. But I also think that the rules of engagement as Mr. Todd indicated were changed, when this Assembly got together. Those rules were written for a system that has not caught up with the way we are trying to do business now. That in my opinion, legality often has nothing to do with what is right. As I am finding out, my own personal battle over my election for sure.
The issue is the relationship that we struck as an Assembly when we first got here. How is that being honoured? I think there are some process issues. The Premier has indicated what his suggestion is for the rec complex. I think it is a good suggestion. The road has been built, and it is an issue that is basically hypothetical. We can argue over whether it was an appropriate decision or not. The reality is it is in there. It was not on the capital plan.
Those two items typify the concern, and the need to clarify this process. I am hoping that as we complete our discussions we can start focusing down on exactly how we intend to proceed with this issue. I understand that Mr. Todd's gone, and Mr. Antoine will be leaving, Steve's gone as well. We may end up having to defer any motions we may want to put forward. I would hope that we can bring this issue to some sort of resolution, in the not too distant future. There is a suggestion on the floor by the Premier. The key is, we have to nail down ways that we have to fix the system, so that we do not have to do this again next year. So I think we have to recognize that there are going to be cabinet ministers away. Thank you.