The Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight tackled several other issues as they arose and urged the government to take appropriate action. Here are a few of the highlights of these activities:

• • Committee worked with the Minister of Finance and Cabinet in supporting the corridors for Canada - roads to resources economic proposal to the government of Canada to heighten awareness of the northern funding issues.
• • Committee supported the efforts of the northern Premiers in lobbying for a new funding arrangement for health care in the territories. Additional funding was promised the three northern territories. Canada also agreed to examine the issue of per capita program funding with an eye to accommodating our relatively small population, and the resulting tiny allocations for northern jurisdictions that usually leads to.
• • The government attempted to implement major changes to the Business Incentive Policy. Committee argued that the proposed changes were being implemented without the benefit of knowing the costs and benefits of the existing program. The government nonetheless proceeded to announce it would implement the revised policy effective October 15, 2003. Following a motion in the House supported unanimously by committee Members, the government agreed to keep the existing policy and continue implementing a contract registry and reporting system which will eventually provide data for a cost-benefit analysis.

The Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight recommends that the 15th Legislative Assembly review carefully the cost and benefits of the existing business incentive policy before considering any changes.