Well, as my honourable colleague knows I respect his frequent and wise council on many of the policies that relate to this government. In fact, every morning, Mr. Chairman, I listen intently to the guidance he gives me and try to make adjustments accordingly as I move forward to give my advice to the Premier and Cabinet. So, my colleague has a significant influence in the way in which this government's policy are undertaken. The question in respect to capital that is taken out, how does it get back in? Again, it could be for a variety of reasons. If it does get put back in, it would either get put back in under a number of ways, a special warrant, supplementary appropriations, et cetera. We do it all the time. It is common business practice with this government that where there is a requirement for additional dollars, there is a project or a program that requires it. It is justified. We do it, and then we bring it back to committee through the supp and back to committee through this House. On the program side we approve $4 million worth of reprofiling health care two or three weeks ago. That is one example. That is just the reality of the FMB and the Cabinet doing the job that you have tasked it to do. But, it is certainly not done in isolation of the wise council and the frequent advice that we get not only from MLAs as individuals, but in terms of the committee and the House that ultimately has to approve the supp. Thank you.
John Todd on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 23rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 22nd, 1997
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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