Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let me just say at this time that there is no assurance at this time that the pipeline will even move ahead. Imperial are doing their costing on that one. Mr. Speaker, in assurances, I can tell you that the federal government have indicated that they are going to respond to the fiscal imbalance situation. With regard to the Territories, they have said they will deal with territorial financing on a separate track. The Finance Minister of Canada has said he will put forward a proposal in December. Mr. Speaker, those are all commitments that the federal government have made. Mr. Speaker, we have made it known to them that we anticipate and we expect that it is possible to have an agreement-in-principle on devolution and resource revenue sharing within four months and certainly before a federal election. Mr. Speaker, that is going to be our biggest hammer to make sure the Prime Minister and the federal government follow through on the commitments that they have made so far. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 107-15(5): Sessional Statement, Devolution And Resource Revenue Sharing
In the Legislative Assembly on October 17th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 107-15(5): Sessional Statement, Devolution And Resource Revenue Sharing
Question 107-15(5): Sessional Statement, Devolution And Resource Revenue Sharing
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 16th, 2006
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