Madam Chair, the decision was made earlier, in January, to defer the project. We did not have the resources available, the dollars required. The cost of implementation was reduced from $300,000 to $100,000 and the ongoing salary dollars of $70,000 was also reduced. Therefore, we were not in a position to proceed. We have since identified the dollars. They are included in this year's budget. We have consulted with some of the groups that were lobbying part of this legislation and informed them of our decision.
Michael McLeod on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 25th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 24th, 2004
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