Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Costing of implementation of self-government is pretty well about the most important part of the negotiations process, in probably all of the aboriginal self-government agreements. The GNWT itself is in constant argument or discussion or relationships with the federal government as to this element of our budgeting, and it's been stated many, many times in and out of this House that it is really important for us to have good information on costing so that all the important elements of costing and the cost of delivering services or whatever else might come about are addressed and dealt with in the negotiation process. Just as this work is becoming more important, we are reducing the budget by $62,000. Without knowing the amount of dollars that was allocated in the first place, I don't really know what the impact might be. So I'm wondering, would the Minister not think that that might be a problem here, given the importance of this exercise in the overall implementation and negotiations?
Sandy Lee on Bill 18: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004
In the Legislative Assembly on June 12th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 18: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 12th, 2003
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