Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This signing authority, to me, refers only to the budget before us. I do not see how a Minister could sign off signing authority for future years. Especially down the road into two new governments. I do not see how that can be done, unless there is some documentation that we do not have before us. Additionally, the contract we are referring to is very specific and it states here, the contract is entered into or the obligation assumed in accordance with the direction of the Minister. Perhaps I could ask, did the deputy minister receive specific direction from the Minister to proceed with the contract? Last week he said no, but I do not see where he gets the authority to do this. Thank you.
Jake Ootes on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 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
February 15th, 1998
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