Thank you, Madam Chair. I don't think I'm going to bring anything new to the debate our colleague from Kam Lake has not already put on the table other than to underscore and emphasize my concern. As a member of the Standing Committee on Social Programs, Madam Chair, this kind of situation was not brought to our attention. Not to ask for the approval to fill in the gaps, but in the sense of keeping us appraised and advised of what is going on out there in these organizations that are under the watch of the department and are included in the oversight that our standing committees have. That is what is missing from this component. Madam Chair, when we are not informed of something, how can we deal with it in an informed manner? How can we set the priorities and decide on where efforts and energy and resources should go? Now we are presented, as Mr. Ramsay has pointed out, at least a $6 million problem here depending on...Oh, $13 million now, $13 million depending on how you do the math. This is not really how our relationship should work between departments, between the government, between committees, between MLAs. I again just want to underscore that we're taken by surprise with this and it limits the scope and ability of me to do my job when I'm not at least advised of what is going on. It's a big job here. The department, the administrators and the new advisory committee that's been put together for the Stanton organization have got a big job ahead of them. I hope that they can find some ways around it that won't impact the type of service that we've come to expect from Stanton. I would certainly hope that committees and MLAs will be kept advised and able to assist with getting out from under this situation. I don't have a question, Madam Chair.
Bill Braden on Committee Motion 51-15(5): To Delete $682,000 From Human Resources, Operations Expenditures In Bill 22, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2006-2007, Defeated
In the Legislative Assembly on March 9th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 51-15(5): To Delete $682,000 From Human Resources, Operations Expenditures In Bill 22, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2006-2007, Defeated
Revert To Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 8th, 2007
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