He is the former vice-president of the UNW. I am surprised, Mr. Speaker, that he would even ask me these questions. He is fully aware, of course, he could be looking for newspapers again, but he is fully aware that we are currently in negotiations with the UNW. I am not at liberty and would not, and he knows that, would not circumvent the negotiation process. I am really quite taken aback that he would ask that question given his background and his knowledge of how negotiations go about. We are in negotiations, for heaven's sake, and he knows that. It would be unfair for me to make any comment to both sides. Just let the negotiation process take its course. This government is sensitive, just as he is, to our civil service, and I do believe that many of my friends and relations who are in the civil service have worked hard for this government. We would not have gone through the troubles we had without them. I just think that is an inappropriate question to ask me at this time. I think he knows it.
John Todd on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on January 29th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
January 29th, 1998
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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