Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I realize that this is a dilemma for the Finance Minister. I respect that he has got a job to do. I would also point out that we are fast approaching the festive season. A time for families to get together and people to rejoice in goodwill. I understand that is a dilemma in a situation where he has to inform people. He mentioned that there will be lay-off notices potentially go out to some employees within the next several months. I am sure the Finance Minister is well aware that families usually spend more money around Christmas time than they do at other times of the year. Has the minister given any consideration as how he can couch that as to whether to send the notices out before Christmas to give people an opportunity to make a decision as to whether they wish to spend extra moneys or wait until after Christmas when they possibly will have spent moneys that they otherwise would not have done. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Seamus Henry on Question 39-13(4): Impact And Timing Of Civil Service Lay-offs
In the Legislative Assembly on November 29th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 39-13(4): Impact And Timing Of Civil Service Lay-offs
Question 39-13(4): Impact And Timing Of Civil Service Lay-offs
Item 6: Oral Questions
November 28th, 1996
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
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