Robert Bouchard

I am referring to Ruskin was on the job before ATCON started. We paid them out. We paid out several contractors that were doing work for ATCON that they held us accountable for the bridge. Rowe’s didn’t have that leverage. Why did we pay all those other contractors and we’re not paying Rowe’s?

Bill 64 is now deemed ready for third reading as amended and printed. Does committee agree this is the conclusion of Bill 64?

Thank you, Minister Abernethy. Committee, we’ll open up general comments on Bill 68. Mr. Moses.

Clause 13. Mr. Dolynny.

Thank you. Minister Lafferty, would you please introduce your witnesses.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My statement today will be on business. As you all know, throughout this Assembly I’ve made a lot of statements on business and some of the issues that we’re having with our government and their lack of support and their difficulty supporting northern business.

Our Business Incentive Policy has got a bunch of flaws in it. Our Public Works and Services shared services has flaws in it. We continue to have issues with the government and the bureaucracy having the thought process of supporting northern businesses as opposed to finding a way to support southern businesses. I...

To the bill as a whole as amended.

Agreed?

Thank you. Does committee agree we will consider clauses in groups where applicable?

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Minister Lafferty, do you have witnesses to bring into the Chamber?