Mr. Speaker, there are a number of criteria and they differ depending on a particular project, but certainly program need is a main criterion. If there is a need for space, whether students' residence space, or administration space or classroom space in a college program then we have to justify that through program needs. That is one criterion. As well, there is protection of our assets. But we can not let assets just collapse on the ground because somewhere in our capital plan says we are going to build a new facility somewhere else instead. If it happens that we need to repair that building, then we have to protect our assets. We have to protect our investment. Then there are other criteria depending on the program, Mr. Speaker, on protection of people, protection of environment and so on. But there are those five criteria that we have been using up to now and until we come up with a new process we will use those five criteria. Mr. Speaker, I want to emphasize that something we planned three years ago or five years ago, doesn't necessarily mean it is going to stay right in the planning process and be there unchanged this year. Other things may supersede it. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Question 29-14(6): Rationale For Changes To The Capital Plan
In the Legislative Assembly on February 17th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 29-14(6): Rationale For Changes To The Capital Plan
Question 29-14(6): Rationale For Changes To The Capital Plan
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 16th, 2003
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