Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Member is right. It is not really something that we are looking to negotiate. We have found the formula to be accurate in the 12 pilot projects we have run across the territories in different locations. The formula appeared to work in those locations. If a community had a reason to demonstrate there was a significant difference, we would be willing to discuss that with the community. The department is prepared to work with the community to demonstrate why the figure is reasonable and how they can deliver the services within what we have available as a resource. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Charles Dent on Committee Motion 25-13(4): Recommendation To Retain Baffin And Keewatin Regional Librarians In The 1997-98 Budget
In the Legislative Assembly on February 25th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 25-13(4): Recommendation To Retain Baffin And Keewatin Regional Librarians In The 1997-98 Budget
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 25th, 1997
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