Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I understand that this is for contribution funding to the local housing organization for increased power. My understanding was that power rates had declined. I’m wondering if the Minister could give an explanation of this cost.
Debates of March 1st, 2011
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Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Housing Corporation pays the government rate which is not the same as the subsidized rate. It’s the full cost of power.
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Bob Bromley Weledeh
This is quite an increase. Does this mean that the rates have gone up for the government?
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
This is the first increase to base funding for electricity since 2006-2007.
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Bob Bromley Weledeh
I appreciate that information. I wondered if the rates have gone up for the government.
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Kalgutkar
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The 2010-2011 rates which the supp is based on are about 22 to 23 percent higher than what the Housing Corporation is currently budgeted for.
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Bob Bromley Weledeh
I guess I’ll assume that’s a yes, unless I get corrected. That’s all I had. Thank you.
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
The Chair Glen Abernethy
Thank you, Mr. Bromley. Just a comment. Page 5, supplementary estimates, Finance, operations expenditures, deputy minister’s office, not previously authorized, $1.17 million.
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
The Chair Glen Abernethy
Page 6, supplementary estimates, Municipal and Community Affairs, operations expenditures, regional operations, not previously authorized, $614,000.
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
The Chair Glen Abernethy
Does committee agree that we have concluded consideration of Municipal and Community Affairs?
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
The Chair Glen Abernethy
Page 7, supplementary estimates, Health and Social Services, operations expenditures, program delivery support, not previously authorized, $150,000.
Committee Motion 41-16(5): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 156-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.