Thank you, Madam Chair. Yes, I am here to present Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2022-2023. This supplementary estimates document proposes a total increase of $83.6 million, comprised of the following items:
·$64.7 million for infrastructure expenditures funding for projects that were not completed in 2021-2022. This amount is fully offset by lapses in appropriations in 2021-2022;
- $9.9 million to support priority health information systems. This amount is fully offset by revenues received from the federal government and other funding partners;
- $5.3 million to support the Redknife River Bridge replacement project;
- $2.3 million to support increased costs related to the Hay River Fish Processing Plant; and.
- $1.3 million to support the acquisition and setup of a new child and family services program space in Fort Smith and Fort Providence. This funding is offset by a reduction in operations expenditures.
That concludes my opening remarks, Madam Chair. I would be happy to answer any questions Members may have.