Nobody can second guess negotiations and how long they will take and the fact that we have come to this unfortunate situation where we were not able to make an arrangement with each other and have had to rely upon a third party to mediate. We are fairly confident, if we can meet and negotiate an affordable settlement by April 1, 1998, that the dollars we have here under the special warrant are sufficient to cover all the costs in respect to what we have to do with legal, tribunal, service contracts, travel accommodations and all the kinds of things necessary for our key staff. April 1, 1998 that is certainly our desire and that is why I made that clear in my comment to the above pay equity. We are fairly confident with those numbers that we can do that, and that is why we brought this in as a special warrant. Thank you, Madam Chair.
John Todd on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 15th, 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
October 14th, 1997
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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