The evidence points to the fact that our expenditures are rising a lot quicker than with our revenues, and with our limited base, we would put a terrible burden on those that are paying taxes. It could work both ways. We may have folks leaving if they're paying too many taxes or we could have folks actually come into the territories if we provide opportunity and a fairly steady, predictable tax rate. Again, as I said before, we will commit to working with committee. We have committed to working with committee in reviewing our budget and our options, and I need to point out that Newfoundland case has been mentioned in this House a number of times already. They're looking at reducing approximately 30 per cent of their budget, and they're consulting. I think it's a three-year process, and they're also consulting about a complete reorganization of their government. We're not quite there yet. Our scale, I think ours is about 8.5 per cent of our budget, so we need to be fiscally responsible and we will continue to do that in conjunction with committee members and Members of this Assembl
Robert C. McLeod on Question 11-18(2): Budget Consultation Process
In the Legislative Assembly on February 19th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 11-18(2): Budget Consultation Process
Oral Questions
February 18th, 2016
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