What we have in the North is a very high level of service by this government with some of the best programs, I believe, in the country, be it for seniors, health, the SFA or some of our housing programs.
The question is, it’s not just taxes. The issue is the type of government we want and we think we can afford. What are we prepared to pay to have that government and those types of services? Very
clearly, we’re going to come forward with all the work we’re undertaking right now. There will be a full chance for committee to engage in the discussion. We’re doing the preparatory work to get all that pulled together. As we move into the business planning process, I’ll be coming forward with all that work so we can have the full discussion.
At this point I think we have to keep our options on the table, both with reductions and revenue options, which include growing the territory and the economy as well as possible tax considerations.