I think my position has been consistent on this issue. I have said it publicly in the House and I will say it again. I am not an advocate of this kind of activity. What I did say to my honourable colleague, Mr. Krutko, and to others, once this budget is approved, that I would work with the committees to determine, to take a hard look at additional revenue initiatives that we can move forward on. The question was asked, "could we put them into place in a timely manner", and I would suggest to you, with a considerable effort between committees and myself and my Cabinet colleagues, that if there is a will there to do some revenue initiatives that make some sense, that are socially and morally acceptable, that we could move quickly to do that in May and June. Thank you.
John Todd on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 10th, 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
February 9th, 1997
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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