Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think it is important if I can, give me a moment, to put into context. I think if we looked somewhat historically, many of us would have hoped that we would be able to have an ideal turn key situation, as we reached April 1, 1999. Where all aspects of the new Nunavut government would be in place. The reality in today's world is that just simply has not happened for a variety of reasons and it is of no fault of anybody. So it was incumbent upon us when we looked at trying to determine a transition strategy-and I think the key word here is transition-that we would look at what essential ingredients or essential components of government we could put in place and the time left given that we are only one of the drivers in the car. In our best estimate it was clear that there would be a number of services that we would not be able to put into place prior to April 1, 1999. So, what has been suggested at the official's level between the Interim Commissions officer and my own is if the Interim Commissioner may wish to consider some bilateral arrangements between himself and this government in the delivery of services that will not be in place in April 1, 1999.
John Todd on Question 625-13(4): Division Transition Planning
In the Legislative Assembly on October 8th, 1997. See this statement in context.
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Question 625-13(4): Division Transition Planning
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 7th, 1997
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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