Mr. Chairman, the department has the amount of capital resources it has within its budget and clearly, if there is an emergency, the department tries to respond. Sometimes there is an opportunity to reallocate resources within the capital budget that we do have, if we have certain projects come in under budget. If there aren't surplus resources available, then the department has two choices, I suppose: one being to negotiate a delay in another project that has already been identified for a particular community; or, to seek the assistance of the Financial Management Board for supplementary funding, although, given the fiscal situation that we're in, that would be difficult. But there is some flexibility within the system to respond to emergencies. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Christensen on Committee Report 2-13(3): Standing Committee On Infrastructure Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates
In the Legislative Assembly on May 22nd, 1996. See this statement in context.
Committee Report 2-13(3): Standing Committee On Infrastructure Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 22nd, 1996
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