Madam Chair, the capital planning process is based on need, but we are aware that, for other reasons, it is necessary to make sure that long-term capital planning takes a balanced approach between constituencies between East and West, in allocation of capital money. There are some years when it will become obvious that some regions will enjoy millions of dollars worth of capital projects while with others -- as was the case a few years ago with the Mackenzie Delta and the Tu Nedhe riding -- the capital projects amounted to $200,000 or $300,000. So we are aware of it. We are just one department. We respond to needs as they arise. We are trying to deal with some of the issues from the Member's constituency at this time, as he pointed out earlier. I think we are close to resolving that.
Stephen Kakfwi 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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