Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, we recognize that the Minister has made a concerted effort to reduce the amount intended for renovations of office space under accommodation services. Recognizing this, he has requested a reduction of $200,000. At the same time, I believe Members of this Assembly are concerned that renovations are still being addressed in the amount of $1.6 million in this particular budget. I recognize the comments the Minister made earlier in that the budget is small and there should be no problem in passing. He apologized for the length of his opening remarks. I want to note that his budget is small, but even though it is small, it is highly self-serving for civil servants. It is a concern to Members on this side of the House.
Motion To Defer All Office Renovations Pending Strategy To Be Approved By Legislature, Carried
With these comments, Mr. Chairman, I would like to enter a motion. I would like to move that this committee recommends that all office renovations be deferred until a plan is developed, and a strategy is approved by the Legislative Assembly that justifies renovations given the current fiscal reality. Thank you.