Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First of all, the development of the new infrastructure, as it relates to the decentralized model proposed by NIC, we have no authority over that. It is being done by the federal government in conjunction with an arrangement they reached with NTI, two years ago in relationship to ownership of facilities. The interim commissioner will have the interim authority to enter into fiscal arrangements with the federal government, prior to the election of the new Legislative Assembly. So, whoever the interim commissioner is would have the legislative and legal authority to enter into fiscal commitments on behalf of the future government of Nunavut until such time as a Nunavut government is elected and its officers put in place. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 366-13(4): Lease Arrangements Beyond Division
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 1997. See this statement in context.
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Question 366-13(4): Lease Arrangements Beyond Division
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 20th, 1997
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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