Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think it would be fair to say that this Cabinet and, of course, in my portfolio as Finance Minister, I could only deal with the current funds that we have in this government. I believe that is how we would approach it. I did indicate, I believe earlier this week, that I am hoping in our early discussions with Mr. Martin's office and the Department of Finance, there will clearly be a recognition that there are going to be some costs required prior to 1999, if we are going to get the basic infrastructure in place, east and west. That is just a reality. You cannot say on March 31st, 1999, we are going to switch off the lights and turn them back on April 1. We will work within the fiscal arrangements we currently have. At the same time, I am hoping as part of our fiscal discussions with federal finance, they will recognize the fact that we will have to move prior to 1999 and there will be some costs associated with that. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 427-13(4): Incremental Costs Associated With Division
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 427-13(4): Incremental Costs Associated With Division
Question 427-13(4): Incremental Costs Associated With Division
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 27th, 1997
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