I think the benefit of having a board with people with business expertise is that they can provide that perspective when we are developing programs, but it is the Minister that will approve the business plan each year. That will become public. That will be tabled in the Legislative Assembly. We approve the financial appropriation every year. So there is an audited annual report each year. Really, the approval of those funds and the approval of the business plan speak to the level of involvement that the Minister and the Legislative Assembly have in how money is spent. Of course, the ability to issue directives in terms of priority areas for investment is another one. I certainly won't be involved on a day-to-day basis, approving loans or getting involved in the specific financing of various different investments. It is not something that is appropriately the job of the Minister. That is why we have this organization which will be headed up by this board. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 2005. 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
February 15th, 2005
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