Mr. Chairman, legally, the department can go into a longer-term contract with this group. However, I should note that the new Nunavut government is not really under an obligation to take it on. When you take on longer-term contracts of this size, you achieve economies of scale. You save money. So it would be in their interest to take on the contract, rather than paying more for another newer or shorter-term contract. This is something that the Minister of Finance will be dealing with when he starts negotiating with Ottawa on the new formula funding arrangements. Hopefully, that will be quite soon. That question is a good one and it is something we are keeping an eye on.
Goo Arlooktoo on Committee Motion 15-13(3): To Suspend Application Of The Business Incentive Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on May 15th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 15-13(3): To Suspend Application Of The Business Incentive Policy
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 15th, 1996
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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