Well you know I think the first thing is to make a general statement. None of this government has consistently supported the NIC model of a decentralized government. That has to be said upfront. I believe I did say it when we tabled the document we are clear because it was a public statement and the position of this government and continues to do that. What this report did do and has done is provide the fiscal costs attached to what we believe is moving the staff into the decentralized model. I believe that my honourable colleague is correct, it was $18 million. As I said to you, depending on what consensus is being reached in the action plan, it will determine what additional costs are required, but clearly there is a fundamental, political commitment to decentralization. Therefore, when it happens it has to be paid for and at least we have for the time being, costed what we believe it would cost to do it. Thank you.
John Todd on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 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
October 22nd, 1997
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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