The simple answer is no. At this late juncture, unfortunately, it certainly was the desire and the intent of this ministry and the Cabinet to do that. Unfortunately, there were further delays as I have indicated in my emergency statement and what we are now shooting for is to try to get some result before March 31, 1999, so that it does not get encumbered, if you want, with the division of the territories, and we can come to some agreement and provide some stability and provide more money to our employees. I cannot say it any other way.
John Todd on Question 217-13(6): Collective Bargaining Mediation
In the Legislative Assembly on November 13th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 217-13(6): Collective Bargaining Mediation
Question 217-13(6): Collective Bargaining Mediation
Item 6: Oral Questions
November 12th, 1998
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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