Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think it would be fair to say I am somewhat uncomfortable responding to the question that my honourable colleague raised. However, I think, in general, it is somewhat unfortunate if issues, such as the kind of comments that have been made in the press lately, they only, in my opinion, serve to muddy the waters, if you will, and to complicate an already fragile coalition of thought. I would hope that, in the future, clearly the need for us to reach a consensus by all parties, and to rise above small-minded partisan attitudes and I would hope that all parties would rise above that in the coming weeks. This party, this Cabinet and this House, is prepared to do that and to work closely with the partnerships. We have taken a very direct and aggressive position on Footprints and we are hoping that common sense will prevail and we will get a comprehensive response from the two other parties so that we can get beyond some of the comments that have been made and get on with reaching a consensus to move forward, as my honourable colleague has said, in a timely and responsible way for the division of the Territories. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 168-13(4): Response To Footprints 2
In the Legislative Assembly on January 30th, 1997. See this statement in context.
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Question 168-13(4): Response To Footprints 2
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 29th, 1997
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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