Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I do appreciate the Minister's comments. I know it's a tough balancing act that he finds himself in and it's not an enviable position. I know he was on this side of the House in the last government and he does know what it's like, so I do appreciate the time he's spending on this. I mentioned this before but the government really has to learn how to say no, no to some of these groups that come forward. During the last sitting of this House, we were discussing the early childhood funding and that was almost $1 million. I remember the Minister standing up saying we couldn't access the additional money that we got from Ottawa. It wasn't going to happen and lo and behold, a few months later, we are going to spend close to $1 million on this early childhood program. I am just wondering, Mr. Chairman, when does no mean no? Maybe the Minister can fill me in on that. Thank you.
David Ramsay on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on May 27th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 27th, 2004
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