Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. All of this money that we talk about here is earmarked for specific projects. I think I pointed out a couple of times the reason for some of those projects not getting out the door. I have directed FMB and my colleagues that we need to take a serious look at some of these carry-overs, and, if there are smaller projects that are just not being done, then we may need to look at pulling that money back and trying to reallocate it to projects that we have a better chance of getting done. I think they got the message, and it's a message that I think we need to continue to push going forward. That way, we can limit the amount of carry-overs because, if there is a chance that a particular department can lose some money that is not being spent and put it back in the kitty for other projects, then they may try to get the projects out the door a little sooner. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Robert C. McLeod on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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