Rocky Simpson

That was just a comment.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I guess my concern is that, you know, this government goes to the federal government and seeks funding for initiatives that we want to undertake. And now we have to go back to the federal government and tell them that we can't complete the work that we promised we're going to complete in a timely manner. So I guess I would ask the Minister does she see that as an impediment now to securing, you know, federal funding for the new initiatives? Because if we're not spending the money on what we're supposed to and finish those projects, is the government or does she think...

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that this Assembly recommends that the Board of Management, if the Members agree, may use some of this fund to provide training for all Members in a specific area of interest. Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that this Assembly recommends that the budget amounts available to MLAs for constituency assistant salaries be increased by the Canadian consumer price index annually. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I support this motion.

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, I move that this Assembly recommend that the information about pay and benefits be moved to a standalone tab in the side bar under the "Members" tab on the Legislative Assembly website. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that this Assembly recommends that the Members handbook be updated prior to the next Assembly and be kept up to date so that everyone is working from the most current version.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that this Assembly recommends that while each MLA continues to negotiate the salary level for their constituency assistant, the minimum hourly rate should be not less than $25 per hour. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I support this motion. This amount has not been adjusted in many years and is intended to more accurately reflect the increased cost of living. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that this Assembly recommend that a campaign to advertise and promote the purpose of the Legislative Assembly and the work and roles of an MLA, along with messaging about how important it is for the public to be informed about how government is created. Thank you, Madam Chair.