Mr. Speaker, I will not repeat some of the negatives the Member has stated because if I do, I would probably give them some credibility. But maybe what I will do is to clarify a bit more what our position is. I would not call our state as being one of frustration, but what we have recognized is that time is very short. The plan we have for division is very ambitious. We are still very committed to division. We recognize that there are only 22 months left, with a great deal on the books to do and what we are asking for is some clarity from the federal government and the other parties about what their positions are. What Mr. Todd, our Finance Minister, has been working on is indications from the federal Finance Minister, Mr. Martin, who is responsible for approving the formula financing for the two new territories. It is not DIAND or Mr. Irwin. Mr. Todd has spoken at length on that. I would say that is the position of the government that we are still very committed to this ambition and we have taken it upon ourselves to try get the job done as best we can.
Goo Arlooktoo on Question 111-13(4): Responsiveness Of The Federal Government On Division
In the Legislative Assembly on January 23rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
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Question 111-13(4): Responsiveness Of The Federal Government On Division
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 22nd, 1997
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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