I would like to speak in support of my colleague's motion. When we are speaking of our overall vision moving forward, reminding people of some very specific point in time, entirely relevant statistics and fiscal challenges are not as helpful to a plan, a plan to move ahead. I would prefer, if we are going to speak to these challenges, that we do it in the context of the initiatives we are going to use to get around these, rather than focusing on the specific numbers that are representative of our economy in decline and challenges to our government. I would rather see those numbers reflected in how we’re going to get out of this. Again, that isn't done, and putting the section at the front of the document sets a tone for the rest of it that we have many things, but most likely it is going to be difficult to secure all of them. I appreciate that the intention of this is to be realistic. The intention of this is to provide a realistic sense of what's achievable, but this should be an ambitious document, and it should be designed, again, to correct these challenges, not to be mired in them. By removing it, we present a more hopeful and optimistic plan, and one that I certainly can support.
Kieron Testart on Committee Motion 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Deletion Of Fiscal Context Section, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 2016. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Deletion Of Fiscal Context Section, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 21st, 2016
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