Thank you. We will need to circulate the motion. Is it circulated already? It is translated. It is written. I am informed that the motion is circulated and is translated into appropriate languages. The motion is in order. To the motion. Are we ready for question here? Yes, we are. Thank you. We have a quorum. I will read the motion, that this committee strongly recommends that the government reconsider its decision to reduce funding to the Metis Nation and further that the government consider amending Bill 8, Appropriation Act, 1997-98 by adding $25,000 to the 1997-98 grant now identified for the Metis Nation. This is a motion moved by Mr. Krutko. All those in favour of the motion please raise your hand. Down. Opposed. Thank you, you put me in a difficult position a third time this week. In order to maintain the status quo the chair will have to vote against the motion. But that does not mean that the item is not on the table anymore. In order to allow the committee to resolve the issue so that people can discuss the item that is of importance to Mr. Krutko and other Members, it will be on the table, but I vote against the motion. The motion is defeated. Thank you. We are on page 02-47, detail of grants and contribution. Grants. Total grants is $225,000. Agreed. Mr. Krutko.
John Ningark 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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The Chair John Ningark
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