Mr. Speaker, well, flattery will get my colleague everywhere. Anyway, no, I cannot at this time determine to what degree the negotiations will take place. Again, I want to ensure my colleague, and others around the table here, that there is clearly a commitment of the federal Finance Minister's office that we will move forward on a timely basis to work towards two new formal agreements. There is a recognition in the Finance Minister's office that incremental costs are going to be associated with these negotiations. However, the degree of incremental costs, and the additional bills it will require over and above the base, is still undetermined, because we still have not determined what form of government it is going to be, both east and west. I am optimistic and hopeful that in the coming weeks, not months, weeks, we will be able to get a much clearer picture to the degree of dollars that are required and the enthusiasm with which the current government, or any future government, will move in providing funding for us on the incremental side.
John Todd on Question 67-13(4): Incremental Costs Related To Division
In the Legislative Assembly on January 21st, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 67-13(4): Incremental Costs Related To Division
Question 67-13(4): Incremental Costs Related To Division
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 20th, 1997
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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