Don Morin on Minister's Statement 4-13(2): Premier's Statement

In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 1996. See this statement in context.

Minister's Statement 4-13(2): Premier's Statement
Item 2: Ministers' Statements

February 15th, 1996

Page 43

Mr. Speaker, I do have an emergency statement and since it is Friday and I know that Members have put many long hours in all week, we also have to take time for a bit of ha-ha in our lives, Mr. Speaker.

I rise today to speak to an issue of significant public concern. Public servants, and others, may have noticed a recent change on the face of cheques issued by the Government of the Northwest Territories. The change is located in the lower right hand corner of GNWT cheques, where you will now find the signature of the Honourable John Todd. I wish to assure everyone that I have received legal and financial advice which confirms that even with Mr. Todd's signature, the cheques remain good.

---Laughter

This is only the first of several changes planned by Mr. Todd. GNWT will soon issue its own currency to complement federal changes.

---Laughter

Our contribution will be a $3 coin. Therefore, the public should be preparing for use of not only the loonie, but also the federal "twonie" and the GNWT "Toddie." Thank you very much, Mr Speaker.

---Laughter

---Applause

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Don Morin on Minister's Statement 4-13(2): Premier's Statement

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