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Thanks, Mr. Chair. The Minister referred to a 165-percent increase in work. That is not what I am seeing on figure 12 in the business plan. As I said, in fact, it is a declining amount of claims that are in good standing, number of leases in good standing, number of prospecting permits in good standing. Everything is declining, so what figure is the Minister referring to? Thanks, Mr. Chair.
Thanks, Mr. Chair. 2019-2020, it is predicted that the accumulated deficit is almost going to be $1 million. Is that what I am seeing here? Thanks, Mr. Chair.
Okay, thanks. I'll see what happens with the future grants and contributions reports. It just doesn't seem to really square up very well. I think this is the part of the budget where, as I understand it, the department is looking at hiring a deputy, an additional deputy mining recorder. Is that correct? Thanks, Mr. Chair.
Thanks, Mr. Chair. I think it is actually the next section. When can I ask some questions about the revolving funds?
Thanks, Mr. Chair. Thanks, Mr. Chair. I can read those items in the grants and contributions report, as well. This Indigenous Mineral Development Support Program of $100,000, is that actually run through the Chamber of Mines? Thanks, Mr. Chair.
Merci, Monsieur le President. Thanks to the Premier for that, and I agree. Let's look forward, now. Lastly, there doesn't appear to be any policy or guidance around ministerial appointments for positions not on boards. Given the public concern around the recent appointment of the workers' advisor, can the Premier tell us whether he is now prepared to develop and implement a policy framework for all ministerial appointments? Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
Thanks, Mr. Chair. I will see if I can wait until we get to the end, then. Thanks, Mr. Chair.
I want to thank the Premier for that quick reply. Presumably, the Premier, as the chair of the Executive Council, exercises some oversight on ministerial performance and actions, including appointments. Can the Premier confirm whether he does exercise oversight on ministerial appointments and explain how he carries out that responsibility?
Thanks, Mr. Chair. Given my colleague's last line of questioning, is this where planning studies would fall for the visitor centre, or would it be found in tourism and parks as we work our way through the ITI budget? Thanks, Mr. Chair.
Merci, Monsieur le President. Last week, concerns were raised in this House, and have been raised in the media and by the general public, regarding the process used to appoint the workers' advisor. The authority of the Minister responsible for the Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission to make such an appointment is not in doubt. What is in question is the process used and the judgment exercised in making that appointment. The previous appointment was made following a public call for expressions of interest. The previous individual who served in that office has said publicly that he...