Mr. Speaker, on Monday I announced reductions to the base salaries paid to the Government Leader, to the Ministers and deputy ministers and, at his request, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. Yesterday, Mr. Speaker, regional directors of our government advised my office that they want to be part of this initiative. They asked to have their annual salaries reduced by the same amount as the deputy ministers.

On behalf of cabinet, I want to recognize their contribution and their demonstration of support for the concept of living within our means. Thank you.

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