Madam Chair, yes. I have personally been engaged on this issue with the Department of Finance federally along with a host of other issues. I think I have had telephone conversations, there have been letter exchanges, and we have had an opportunity to meet at the federal, provincial, and territorial finance Ministers' meetings. When I am saying that it is an act of engagement and dialogue, it has been that already, even in four short months. It is a dialogue and an exchange that is really more than just the federal debt limit. It is much more, also, about really looking to the federal government for their flexibility and for their investment in the North. To me, it is a conversation that is much bigger than just: what is the debt limit? It is really about: what are we going to do for the economy in the North, for the fiscal plan in the North? Those conversations absolutely have occurred. When I say I am optimistic, it is because I believe the conversations have been positive and that the relationship-building is under way. Thank you, Madam Chair.
Caroline Wawzonek on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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