Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I realize the total budget for the Cabinet Secretariat before this reduction is $10.176 million, but $337,000 will be cut this year. All 100 percent of that will come out of the maximizing northern employment program, which also has a program for the interns and summer students. The details the Minister has provided states that the number of available internship positions and summer student employment opportunities will have to be reduced. Refusal of the employment interested applicants could result in negative public reaction. So, Mr. Chairman, I'd like to know why is it that the entire reduction requirement, 100 percent of the reduction requirement under this secretariat, out of $10 million, came out of one of the most popular programs that this government put in in the whole entire Assembly.
Sandy Lee on Bill 18: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004
In the Legislative Assembly on June 12th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 18: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 12th, 2003
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