David Krutko

I’d just like to ask the Minister: are there any other funds, either by way of new funding that will be available to communities for Community Justice Programs, by way of programs established, Justice Strategy funds? We do have Justice committees and other committees, and a lot of them are struggling with the existing funding arrangements we have. I think it would be good if we can see if there are any other federal program dollars available for Justice.

For the record, would you please introduce your witness, Mr. Premier.

Health Services Programs, not previously authorized: $6,036,000. Ms. Bisaro.

Total Financial Management Board Secretariat, not previously authorized: $3,843,000. Agreed?

Total Financial Management Board Secretariat, $3,843,000 approved.

We do have to realize the importance the courts play in our communities. We also have to ensure that we do control the costs of travelling in the North but also realizing the communities should be able to host a lot of these parties. I know that in the community of Fort McPherson, for instance, we do have a hotel there. I think wherever possible, if they can stay an extra couple of days or a day in a community where there are hotels, meals can be arranged if they make every effort to do so.

Talking to people, especially at the airport, and talking to court workers, they do hold a lot of...

Thank you, Mr. Roland. At this time I’d like to ask the Minister if he’ll be introducing any witnesses.

Total Department, not previously authorized: $36,000. Agreed?

Total Department, $36,000 approved.

Financial Management Board Secretariat, Directorate, not previously authorized: negative $119,000. Is the committee agreed?

Financial Management Board Secretariat, Directorate, negative $119,000 approved.

Courts, not previously authorized, Mr. Hawkins.

I’ll call the Committee of the Whole back to order.

As we agreed prior to the break, we’re going to continue with Bill 2, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2007-2008.