Let me assure my honourable colleague that it is going to take more than two months to privatize parks and that the system of government still has to function. It will take some time. The Minister responsible knows it is a priority and I am sure we will be able to come forward with a comprehensive plan on privatization of parks as we will with other aspects of government. However, in the meantime, there are still a number of programs under way and signed contracts that we have commitments for which we have to fulfil. For example, in your riding, Mr. Chairman, Tuktoyaktuk parks, sites and facilities of $40,000. That is a signed contract. Regarding Sylvia Grinnel Park in Iqaluit, we have a signed contract for $80,000. So, Mr. Chairman, it is important to understand that we are under obligations here and while Mr. Picco does imply that we are going to privatize this, we are not sure about the time lines for privatization. That is currently being worked out by the new Minister and the new Department of Economic Growth which Mr. Kakfwi heads up.
John Todd on Bill 1: Interim Appropriation Act, April 1 To June 30, 1996
In the Legislative Assembly on March 25th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Interim Appropriation Act, April 1 To June 30, 1996
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 24th, 1996
Page 68
John Todd Keewatin Central
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