Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question today is to the Minister of Finance and it's with regard to his statement this afternoon about the federal budget. Mr. Speaker, from the information that we have been provided with, it is my understanding that our government will be receiving $7.5 million next year extra, but there's more in the next five years that amounts to about $74.4 million. On top of that, we're getting a one-time break of $50 million, which by my calculations is about $124 million. Could the Minister advise as to whether or not this is new money? I understand, at least not the $50 million, but $74.4 million is already on the books. We've expected it to come, but it is growth money. It is new money that we're getting from the federal government. Is that not true, Mr. Speaker?
Sandy Lee on Question 67-15(3): Highlights Of The Federal Budget
In the Legislative Assembly on March 24th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Question 67-15(3): Highlights Of The Federal Budget
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 23rd, 2004
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