Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned before, there are times when it is necessary to make an exception to a policy. Those times we like to keep to a minimum. We very seldom make exceptions. In fact, if we take the business incentive policy, for example, to my recollection there have only been three exceptions made to it. On tendering, we do that much more frequently. The business community is very aware that we have the BIP. They're very aware that we tender a lot of things, but also very aware that we negotiate some contracts, we do some as sole source, we do some as standing offers. They know there are a variety of ways and depending on their interest they may promote one more than another one. The environment cannot be absolutely certain for them, but at the same time they know we have a policy that generally and by far that most of the time we are going to follow the policy. There will be opportunities or situations where we feel we need to make an exception. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 111-15(3): Consistent Application Of Government Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on March 30th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 111-15(3): Consistent Application Of Government Policy
Question 111-15(3): Consistent Application Of Government Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 29th, 2004
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