Caroline Wawzonek on Committee Motion 155-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 438-19(2), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No.2, 2021-2022), Carried

In the Legislative Assembly on November 30th, 2021. See this statement in context.

Committee Motion 155-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 438-19(2), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No.2, 2021-2022), Carried
Consideration Of Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

November 30th, 2021

Page 3203

Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South

Yes, thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, I am here to present Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2021-2022. These Supplementary Estimates propose a total increase of $17.2 million, $16 million of which will be offset by revenues from the Government of Canada. Notable items which are federally funded include:

$4.9 million in support of First Nations and Inuit home and community care;
$3.2 million to reduce risk in long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic;
$2.8 million in support of early learning and childcare programs;
$979,000 in support of the Regional Air Transportation Initiative; and,
$800,000 to deliver the Tourism Restart Investment Program.

In addition, these supplementary estimates include:

$1.2 million to address a budget shortfall in the fire operations suppression division related to the 2021 forest fire season.

That concludes my opening remarks, Madam Chair, and I'd be happy to answer questions.

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Caroline Wawzonek on Committee Motion 155-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 438-19(2), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No.2, 2021-2022), Carried

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