You know the saying about the road paved with good intentions. In these fiscally-hard times, I think the onus is on this government to make sure we get the most bang for our buck. I would request that the Minister and the department put some type of check and balance in place to make sure that in actuality when we give grants, they are used with a stated purpose. I do know that, at certain times, money may be used as a stop-gap measure for things that they weren't made for. We need some type of check and balance. It seems loose to me to just be hoping.
Edward Picco on Committee Report 3-13(3): Standing Committee On Resource Management And Development Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates
In the Legislative Assembly on May 16th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Committee Report 3-13(3): Standing Committee On Resource Management And Development Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 16th, 1996
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
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