Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I guess the other alternative that could be used would be to have criminal charges pursued. We do not lay the charges. There would be questions about the method of collecting evidence. There is some chance of that failing on a technicality, for example. As well, by pursuing civil charges, it was felt at the time that would result in the possibility of the funds being recovered, because as we mentioned, written off does not mean they are forgiven. If the individual either attempts to dispose of assets or get back into business and so on, collection could be renewed. The other alternative is criminal charges. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on November 2nd, 2000. 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
November 1st, 2000
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