Thank you, Madam Chair. As the Member stated, the increase that is seen in 2019-2020 was the result of negotiations between Cabinet at that point and Regular Members. There was a one-year increase. While I would love to be able to say I'm bringing something forward, we had to craft this budget based on all of the needs and wants across all departments. This is what we landed on. I would love to have, really, everything in ECE see a budget increase. The fact is that these are the main estimates, and there is not a plan to bring forward a supplementary appropriation for this item. Thank you.
R.J. Simpson on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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