Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Mr. Menicoche.
New Proposed Approach — Supplementary Reserve Fund
Members also discussed the government’s proposed new approach to future supplementary appropriations based on the reduction of supplementary reserve funds from $25 million to $10 million. The committee is concerned about the Cabinet’s ability to enforce this approach and to disallow future supplementary appropriations for non-emergency or non-foreseeable funding needs.
Effective and Efficient Government
Ideas and initiatives that would contribute to the goal of the 16th Assembly to create an effective and
efficient government were discussed during a meeting with the Premier. At several points members stressed the importance of keeping the committee informed and engaged when the GNWT plans new initiatives or major changes.
Reductions
Members also suggested that it is important to give any organizations outside the GNWT that are affected by the proposed reductions or cuts early
notice of the anticipated changes. Such an approach should be consistent through GNWT departments and not depend on individual Ministers’ preferences. Members were worried that the proposed cuts would affect a region to a higher degree than the offices at headquarters.
The committee noted that phase 2 of the Family Violence Action Plan is now entering its implementation stage and that the GNWT felt that the family violence coordinator position of the Department of Executive is no longer required.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I’d like to pass the conclusion back to the Chair of the committee, Mr. Kevin Menicoche.