Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would just like to say a few words in regard to the Formula Financing Agreement. It has taken a number of years to get this approved and it is already into effect for three years. I would address the whole question of the timing of this particular document and I would certainly like to see that we address the next Formula Financing Agreement before it is put into place and allow some consultation. For example, I would certainly like to see us address the whole question of the imbalance that is taking place in our forced growth area which, in essence, does not give us the kind of money that we need for our social programs and in a way is taking away from other departments. The major concern being that this is a hefty document. It requires everyone's time to go through it and to ensure we digest it properly and have input into it properly. I would like to perhaps pose a question of why it has taken so much time to get this brought forward? Perhaps the Minister could speak on that? Those are my comments, Mr. Speaker, thank you.
Jake Ootes on Motion 12-13(5): Approval Of Formula Financing Agreement
In the Legislative Assembly on January 30th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Motion 12-13(5): Approval Of Formula Financing Agreement
Item 17: Motions
January 29th, 1998
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