Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is regarding Mr. Todd's budget address. I noticed in the 1997-98, the document provided by the Minister, and provided to all the Members that Mr. Todd is forecasting a surplus of $8,893,000 for 1997-98. That is a dramatic turnaround, Mr. Speaker, from 1996-97 where we had a cumulative deficit on the current books of $38,304,000. My question to the Minister has he been low balling the numbers to show a huge increase in the surplus, this dramatic increase? Will the Minister tell the people of the Northwest Territories?
Edward Picco on Question 126-13(4): Forecasted Surplus And Debt Figures
In the Legislative Assembly on January 27th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Question 126-13(4): Forecasted Surplus And Debt Figures
Item 7: Oral Questions
January 26th, 1997
Page 213
Edward Picco Iqaluit
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