Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Minister Cochrane. Mr. Vanthuyne.

Thank you, Mr. Ouellette. No further questions from committee? I see none. Committee continues with the Legislative Assembly, Office of the Clerk, infrastructure investment, 2018-2019, capital estimates for $390,000. Does committee agree?

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Just a reminder, all Members it's capital needs, it's not O and M, but I'll bring it over to Minister Cochrane. Thanks.

Thank you, Minister. I will now open the floor to general comments. Mr. O'Reilly.

Thank you, Ms. Green. Ms. Young.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just going to the formula funding, I know I remember when this was called the new deal, and I remember that because it was when I first got into leadership. Comparing that to the way things used to operate before that, this is the 10th year that we are operating like this, and I am always hopeful that it continues because of the opportunities we give the communities.

I have seen the benefits first-hand. If you go to all the communities, now there are projects happening all over the place. It creates a lot of employment, as well. I am just hopeful that we could keep this...

Thank you, Mr. Ouellette. Anything further, Mr. Testart?

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Minister Cochrane.

Mr. Speaker, your Committee has been considering Tabled Document 416-18(2), Capital Estimates, 2018-2019, and would like to report progress. And, Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of the Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Thank you.

Thank you, Minister. We have agreed to begin with general comments. Does the Minister of Finance wish to bring witnesses into the House?