Certainly, when there was early talk about possible budget reductions, there were a few departments that initiated their own freeze. We felt that was premature and would adversely affect government operations, so we gave direction that they were to continue with normal activities until such time as they received direction and approval of budgets by this body.
Bob McLeod on Main Estimates 2008–2009 Department Of Human Resources
In the Legislative Assembly on May 28th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Main Estimates 2008–2009 Department Of Human Resources
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
May 27th, 2008
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