Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think it is important to point that, as I said, my inclination, my instincts are to say that any additional infrastructure that are built prior to April 1st, 1999, and specifically designed for the Nunavut government, which will be funded through a cooperative approach between the federal government and NTI. My inclination is to say, and I can have it corrected, is that the operation and maintenance cost would be the responsibility of the federal government. Whether they would pay it directly, or this government would reach some agreement to be re-imbursed, I do not know at this time. But I want to assure my colleague that I am very much aware of the concern as it relates to the money, I am very much aware of the concern as it relates to not taking away from services in the west, and I am very much aware of the concern that we must have a balance as we move forward on the fiscal side and I will continue to do that to the best of my ability and keep everybody up to date as to the discussions as they progress. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 184-13(4): Nunavut Infrastructure Operational Costs
In the Legislative Assembly on January 30th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 184-13(4): Nunavut Infrastructure Operational Costs
Question 184-13(4): Nunavut Infrastructure Operational Costs
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 29th, 1997
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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