Theoretically, it should not. As I say, we have a protocol agreement between the Interim Commissioner's office and this current government. We are mandated until April 1, 1999, to continue to expend funds as voted in this House. As I said for the protocol agreement, it should not. There is some concern that is being raised out there with respect to some of the larger projects, in particular, the hospital facilities in Iqaluit. We are talking about Nunavut. I am not anticipating any major problem with this initiative once we get it on the ground and we get proponents coming forward with reasonable proposals. Of course, as I have said in the House the other day to a question raised by Mr. Ootes, that clearly we need to do a cost benefit analysis and it has to be in the interest of the government, both this one and the future governments. It has to be in the fiscal interest that we proceed to these projects. Certainly, that is our intent, and we are trying to move as expeditiously as possible. Hopefully, we will get some of these projects on the ground this year. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 604-13(5): Update On Public/private Partnership Projects
In the Legislative Assembly on June 1st, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 604-13(5): Update On Public/private Partnership Projects
Question 604-13(5): Update On Public/private Partnership Projects
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 31st, 1998
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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