One short answer to that one is yes, we would do that. I think it is incumbent of me to say, I am hoping that once we get into a discussion with the federal government there will be a recognition that there are going to be some costs associated with, if you want, pre-implementation of division. Again, I go back to my argument. You cannot simply turn the lights on April 1 and not have, for example, a fiscal regime in place. As my colleague just said, we have to make sure the cheques are written and the bank account has money in it. If I can simplify it, it would be our intent to keep them separate but at the same time it would be my intention, in my discussion with the Finance Minister, to get him to recognize that some of this pre-implementation will be fundamentally necessary. This is not political, this is just administratively necessary for a government to function, is going to be paid for. Absolutely. Yes.
John Todd on Question 410-13(4): Infrastructure Requirements For Nunavut
In the Legislative Assembly on February 27th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 410-13(4): Infrastructure Requirements For Nunavut
Question 410-13(4): Infrastructure Requirements For Nunavut
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 26th, 1997
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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