That is correct, Madam Chair. The fact of the matter of this is an assistance program that is an effort to extend the life cycle of the mine, to ensure the fiscal benefits and revenues this government gets, to redistribute across the territories, remains solid in our fiscal projections, moving into the year 1999, 2000 and on.
John Todd on Committee Motion 6-13(6): Motion To Delete $1.5 Million From Bill 9: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1998-99
In the Legislative Assembly on September 25th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 6-13(6): Motion To Delete $1.5 Million From Bill 9: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1998-99
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
September 24th, 1998
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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