Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think that the Minister has recognized the concerns that have been brought forward by the Members of the Standing Committee on Finance. I would like to end the discussion by proposing a motion on behalf of the Standing Committee on Finance and some comments on this matter, if you will allow me, Mr. Chairman.
Standing Committee On Finance Comments
The Standing Committee on Finance has very serious concerns about continuing the secondment of a government employee to Piruqsaijit. The 1994-95 fiscal year is the sixth year in which the government has supported this organization through secondment. Total expenditures on this item will reach $579,000 at the end of the 1994-95 fiscal year. Given the organization's extreme dependence on this individual and the fact that funding will be required very soon, the Standing Committee on Finance is reluctantly prepared to recommend approval of this budget item for the fiscal year 1994-95, currently under review. However, the committee is not prepared to support continuing this arrangement into the 1995- 96 fiscal year. Members feel that it is imperative that this corporation become self-sufficient and cease to rely on government support. Therefore, Mr. Chairman, the Standing Committee on Finance is making the following motion.