Thank you, Mr. Chairman. A couple of follow-up questions on the basis of what the Minister has stated. First of all, I would like to know if the funding for the RCMP detachment in Yellowknife is 100 percent funded by the GNWT? The second question is, the Minister mentioned a feasibility study that has been concluded. That raises more questions for me because it's tough to fathom that the Minister might not be aware of the need already because we know this has been an ongoing issue for many, many years. The Social Programs committee pointed out that at least for the last two years, the department has been engaged in negotiations. So, to be doing a feasibility study on something that's that old, I'm going to need an explanation on that. I guess related to that is, the Minister states on page 3, "We anticipate these discussions will be completed within the next two months and plan to come forward with a request for additional resources." At the same time, the Minister is stating there are not enough resources, he's doing a study. But, what makes him think the he could get this done in two months? So, there are three questions there I would like answered. Thank you.
Sandy Lee on Standing Committee On Social Programs Committee Comments
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Standing Committee On Social Programs Committee Comments
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 27th, 2003
Page 432
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