Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have also heard that any changes to reflect specific GNWT needs are very difficult and costly, and of course have to be done by the PeopleSoft company, which means more contracts. I point out that in the last contract document alone, there was $1.3 million in PeopleSoft contracts.
A clear reflection on how well this program works was made apparent when we talked about Nunavut. Nunavut was supposed to be a partner in this system, Mr. Speaker, but they were so dissatisfied that they pulled out and have left us holding the bag, and a leaking bag at that, Mr. Speaker.
The bottom line was supposed to be better information. The recent information and dispute over positions in this House, and the last document tabled by the Minister responsible for Finance, a document that is a masterpiece of equivocation and plausible deniability, shows the information is no better. The departments and the government cannot clearly define where all the positions or the resources are.
We have made a significant investment, Mr. Speaker, but we have to take a careful look at where we are going and what we are doing. Do we keep sinking our money into this PeopleSoft system, which can and may be, and all practical indications are that it is a black hole in terms of finances.
Mr. Speaker, we have to make sure this situation does not occur again. As we look at tangible asset systems and pension systems, we cannot afford to have $2 million cost overruns. During the next Session and business plans, I will have further questions for the Minister on this issue. Thank you.