Mr. Chairman, the only thing I would add is, yes, indeed there has been a lot of change. To meet our deficit reduction targets, there have been reductions, there have been some lay-offs, some program cuts, et cetera. I think, on Monday, the Finance Minister will deliver the budget and we will get a much clearer picture of what is to come. I hear what the Members are saying and, like I said, I am trying to be as objective as possible and when I listen to Members talking about more money for drug and alcohol programs and the smaller amounts of money and saying those are important, but at the same time, let us not make some departments more efficient, even though it is clear we would be saving money. Although it is true it is not part of the deficit reduction program that we have in place, it does provide some opportunity for some flexibility, I would think. That is all I would add.
Goo Arlooktoo on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on January 23rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
January 22nd, 1997
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