Yes, on the O and M funding, population is a factor as it's one of the factors that needs to
be put into the formula, and the more people there are in the community, the greater the funding is that's provided.
Mr. Christensen on Committee Report 2-13(3): Standing Committee On Infrastructure Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates
In the Legislative Assembly on May 22nd, 1996. See this statement in context.
Committee Report 2-13(3): Standing Committee On Infrastructure Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 22nd, 1996
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Christensen
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