I do not understand what the incentive for the federal government would be in any event, Mr. Chairman. I understood that there was concern about trying to achieve a constitution that could be taken through the House of Commons and that usually takes a two-year timeframe. We are nearing a very narrow gap in that now and I wonder if Mr. Antoine could tell me what is wrong with the possibility, because these are the kinds of questions that are raised publicly, what is wrong with trying to take a little more time to develop the constitution and doing it by April 1st, year 2000, instead of April 1st, 1999?
Jake Ootes on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 7th, 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 6th, 1997
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