Well, if my honourable colleague asked me if there was a contingency plan, I think I was pretty clear. If the settlement is not affordable, if it is imposed upon us and not negotiated, then my preference is to negotiate. I have said that consistently. Again, I stress, I called the parties to the table. This is a ten year dispute. This government and my colleagues in this government want to settle this issue. The only contingency factor that is not affordable is we look from within, and I do not think there is the political will to do that right now. I hope all parties will come to the table recognizing that and that there is a sincere gesture on the Cabinet's part or on my part, as the Minister responsible, to make a negotiated settlement that is affordable. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 72-13(5): Potential Impact Of A Pay Equity Resolution
In the Legislative Assembly on January 22nd, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 72-13(5): Potential Impact Of A Pay Equity Resolution
Question 72-13(5): Potential Impact Of A Pay Equity Resolution
Item 7: Oral Questions
January 21st, 1998
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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