My honourable colleague is correct, I do spend an inordinate amount of time trying to explain to him the deficit but it is obvious I am not getting through, so I will try again. I think I said the other day what I really need is a flip chart and a magic marker, but I do not have one here today, so I will try again. So, we are expecting the accumulated deficit somewhere around $43 million, it flows back and forth as you know, depending on our expenditures and our revenues. I am optimistic and confident we will meet our targets. I said earlier today I will be making a speech or a statement tomorrow or the next day, being very specific so that the people of the Northwest Territories know exactly where we are at, and that the good sound fiscal management of this government is in safe capable hands. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 432-13(3): Current Deficit Of The GNWT
In the Legislative Assembly on October 8th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 432-13(3): Current Deficit Of The GNWT
Question 432-13(3): Current Deficit Of The GNWT
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 7th, 1996
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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