The Gallant Government being accused of stripping away the authority of the provincial Auditor-General with proposed changes to the Inquiries Act when the audit into the financial collapse of Atcon is to be done.
Rothesay M-L-A Ted Flemming says taxpayers were left on the hook for 70 million dollars so he wants to know why things went so badly.
He questions the wisdom of the Liberal government back then under Premier Shawn Graham giving up its security which left taxpayers holding the bag while the banks got 99 cents on the dollar.
The Liberals say they’re making the changes because the legislation is outdated. Despite that, the proposed changes will go before the Law Amendments Committee for further consultation and examination.
