Madam Chair, the context of this is this is an absolutely essential initiative. In fact, we had a motion just yesterday that discussed items very much related to this. So here we are, it's reflected to at least some degree, if not a very large degree, in this supp. There is $150,000 earmarked for a review of electricity regulation rates and subsidy programs. Madam Chair, by and large, our assessment in committee is this is an initiative that deals with very high level policy, very likely legislation and some fairly significant financial commitments over time. We felt that it would be far more appropriate that it is handled within that branch of our government that does deal with these higher level initiatives than in Industry, Tourism and Investment, which I think is largely a program function department. So that is the reason for this recommendation, Madam Chair. It has a significant impact on the operations and expenditures of this government and I think is better handled in the auspices of the Executive department, Madam Chair.
Bill Braden on Committee Motion 2-15(6): Transfer Of Funding To The Review Of Electricity Regulation, Rates And Subsidy Programs From Iti To The Executive, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on May 15th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 2-15(6): Transfer Of Funding To The Review Of Electricity Regulation, Rates And Subsidy Programs From Iti To The Executive, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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