Roger Simmons on Questions On The Order Paper

In reference to the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, what action is the federal government taking in response to the claims made by the Auditor General in his November 1995 Report to Parliament, that, (a) with respect to the Action Program and Fisheries Alternatives Program, there were "weaknesses in assessing key economic development criteria-and weaknesses in monitoring project progress and results"; and ( b ) with respect to the COOPERATION Program, the agreements-have broad eligibility criteria and objectives that are not clearly linked to program objectives'' andinformation on project activity and results is not maintained in a consistent manner?''