Thank you, Madam Chair. Yes, I am here to present Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2023- 2024. These supplementary estimates propose an increase of $45.196 million comprised of the following items:
- $2.297 million in previously approved projects as a result of transferring the 2023-2024 capital budgets from the Departments of Lands and Environment and Natural Resources to the newly formed Department of Environment and Climate Change; and,
- An increase of $4.886 million to adjust infrastructure project cash flows to realign appropriations with the anticipated project schedules.
In addition, this amount also includes the following items which are supported by federally funded appropriations:
- $3.45 million for COVID-19 ventilation projects; and,
- $36.86 million to provide funding for community government infrastructure projects under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan and the Small Communities Fund.
That concludes my opening remarks, and I'd be happy to answer questions, Madam Chair.