First, on the board appointments, I did indicate that it would be my preference the appointments be made in the next six weeks. It would depend on how far along in the process we are. I do know that, from the last correspondence I saw, we were very close to finalizing the appointments. On the Access to Information, the Department of Justice is charged with the task of coordinating access to information requests. This is something relatively new in the last year or so. It is certainly something the government is working its way through. There may be specific cases, as the Member mentioned, that are slow and cumbersome. If that is the case, then it would have more to do with growing pains, I would think, rather than any kind of effort to slow information down.
Goo Arlooktoo on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 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 17th, 1998
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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