David Ramsay

Mr. Dent.

That is good. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Mr. Minister.

Mr. Zoe.

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. If I could, maybe the Minister of Health and Social Services has those numbers, but I am wondering what the accumulated deficit up to March 31, 2004, in the amount of $1.289 million; what makes up that number and how do we arrive at that number? If the Minister is saying that most of that is accrued ambulance costs, then can the Minister of Health and Social Services or the Finance Minister break that number down for us? Thank you.

Clause 4.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Is this something that the department would anticipate occurring on an annual basis going forward, or is this just a one time thing? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In the administration of the funds and the handling of the funds that are available, I’m wondering what discussions our government had with the federal government and the officials at DIAND that would see the Government of the Northwest Territories, which I believe would be a better vehicle to deliver this much needed economic development funding to our residents. What discussions took place between our government and DIAND in regard to who would administer these funds? Thank you.

Thank you. Bill 21 is now ready for third reading. Thank you, committee. Thank you, Mr. Minister. Thank you, witnesses.

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We will now move on to Aboriginal Affairs. I would like to ask the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs to provide his opening comments on his departmental estimates. Mr. Premier.

For a total of $456,000.

Mahsi, Mr. Menicoche. Any further general comments? Mr. Zoe.