Thank you, Mr. Chairman. What I could do is provide the program criteria, because I think that would help Members understand the nature of the issues that come forward, and assure the Member that whether or not our government was involved or the complaint was against our government, that would have no bearing on whether or not I would approve the funds. I think we can think of examples with the federal government, where the federal government frequently funds organizations who end up, in turn, using the money to sue them or challenge certain rights. It happens with aboriginal organizations frequently. The same would apply here, and I can assure the Members if it was our government being complained of or challenged, that would have no bearing on whether or not I would approve the funding. It really comes down to the recommendation of the committee coming forward. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Brendan Bell on Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 2006. See this statement in context.
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 20th, 2006
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