Mr. Chairman, I probably knew roughly two months ago that there was interest in this by the federal government. A little over a month ago, the federal Minister gave me a verbal commitment that he would find a way to work this out, and we knew that the money was finally approved on, I think it was Monday when I was told.
Joe Handley on Committee Motion 38-14(3): To Defer Item "system And Communications" Under The Department Of Public Works And Services, Capital Investment Expenditures, Supplementary Appropriation No. 1, 2000-2001
In the Legislative Assembly on November 16th, 2000. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 38-14(3): To Defer Item "system And Communications" Under The Department Of Public Works And Services, Capital Investment Expenditures, Supplementary Appropriation No. 1, 2000-2001
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 15th, 2000
Page 970
See context to find out what was said next.