Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yesterday when we were going through the supplementary expenditures, we recognized $41 million that was spent by this government on some programs. Little or none of these expenditures were directed towards the present GNWT workforce. Most of the monies were identified as being spent on education, social assistance and harvesting programs.
I would like to take this opportunity, Mr. Speaker, to point out that the $41 million is roughly the amount of money this government has as an accumulated deficit. None of it or very little of it can be contributed towards our workforce.
I think at this time, it would be appropriate to take this opportunity to thank the people who are working for us out there, and to let them know that we do appreciate what they're doing. There are some of us here who do support them.
Mr. Speaker, I don't doubt that when it comes to third reading, the bill for amending the legislation with regard to our workforce agreement will be passed. I just want them to know that there are some of us here who appreciate what they're doing for us. Thank you.
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