It is important to point out to my colleague, again, I do not want to get into an argument with him, but this project met all the criteria that is set under MACA and under Health and Social Services with respect to their basic needs and requirements under the criteria set in government. The issue of projects coming over budget, I think it would be fair to say, and I do not have the detail here today, that there was a concern expressed by many people, including the Minister of Public Works, earlier in the year, that a number of the projects, capital projects, were all coming in over budget. I believe that the Minister spoke to it in previous sessions, and DPW recognized that, and did a review as to why that was the case. There were a number of reasons why that was the case, and I can certainly outline them to you, if you so wish, but it is important to point out that this project met all the criteria set in keeping with the government policies and standards for MACA and Health. Thank you.
John Todd on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on November 9th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 8th, 1998
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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