Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to speak for a moment to the motion. The government does not have a government-wide policy at the moment and it is widely recognized, I believe, that this is needed. The government has indicated itself that there is no policy on non-competitive contracts. They are managed at the moment through a variety of instruments. A lot of dollars go through the non-competitive system and we need an accountability and a transparency of what is spent. The business sector has expressed concern in this end, Mr. Speaker, and asked that the process be clearly defined and readily understood by the public. I feel that it is important that the process be seen by all that it is above reproach. I would like to also state that the Premier, in a letter I tabled yesterday, has committed to address this concern. He has committed in that letter to proceed with the development of a policy. I felt it important to proceed with the motion because it ties into a deadline. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Jake Ootes on Motion 14-13(4): Policy On Non-competitive Contracts
In the Legislative Assembly on May 28th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Motion 14-13(4): Policy On Non-competitive Contracts
Item 16: Motions
May 27th, 1997
Page 1173
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