I think it's clearly recognized by all parties, whether it's this government or NTI --who are partners to the northern accord -and the federal government, that there is a commitment to determine an appropriate decentralized government. However, in saying that, there is a concern that has been expressed by myself, as the Minister of Finance, and the Cabinet about the fiscal side of things and the paying for a decentralized government. So the chairperson of the NIC assured me that the next report would be focusing on tightening up the report and, taking into consideration our current fiscal condition, the realignment of some of our departments and some of the changes that we've made in this government; and, at the end of the day, they would still be working towards a decentralized form of government for the new Nunavut government on April 1, 1999. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 346-13(3): Meetings With Nic Re Decentralization
In the Legislative Assembly on May 29th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 346-13(3): Meetings With Nic Re Decentralization
Question 346-13(3): Meetings With Nic Re Decentralization
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 28th, 1996
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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