Debates of May 15, 2007 (day 7)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are addressed to the Minister of Public Works and Services. It is in regards to an issue I raised in the last session about the concern brought to me about the negative impact on small businesses in the IT sector that had been impacted by the formation of the TSC. There was significant market disruption and things didn’t balance out the way they were supposed to of no impact. The Minister indicated that they would do a review and see what the impact was, if any, and share those results. The Minister did promise it by April that he would give us a status of that undertaking. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. The honourable Minister of Public Works and Services, Mr. Krutko.

Return To Question 82-15(6): Impact Of IT Centralization On The Private Sector

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we have been working along with the Department of FMBS in regards to having this review overtaken by the office of the chief information officer because there may be a perceived conflict by way of us doing an investigation on ourselves. So it is being undertaken by the Financial Management Board Secretariat.

Again, I know I did commit to the Member that I would try and get back to him by April. Again, the work is ongoing because it is a comprehensive review. Also, we are trying to compare the information with other industrial trends across the country to make sure that we are implementing similar arrangements to ensure that we are fair. We are also trying work along with the people within the different industries.

Again, it is ongoing. We are working with the Department of FMBS on this matter.

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.

Supplementary To Question 82-15(6): Impact Of IT Centralization On The Private Sector

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister indicate to the House when he anticipates this ongoing work will be completed so that we can see the results hopefully before the end of the life of this Assembly? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Mr. Krutko.

Further Return To Question 82-15(6): Impact Of IT Centralization On The Private Sector

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, again, the office of the chief information officer is undertaking this. They are doing a performance evaluation and ensuring that the plan and assessment of the program is completed. They are telling me that they should have something back by the end of July. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.

Supplementary To Question 82-15(6): Impact Of IT Centralization On The Private Sector

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister if he would commit to sharing that work or report with the Members so that we can see what the impact is and what the results of that long labour has been by these various officials. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Mr. Krutko.

Further Return To Question 82-15(6): Impact Of IT Centralization On The Private Sector

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, again, the normal protocol allows me to ensure that Cabinet sees it first before we release it, but I do not believe that will be a problem. So once Cabinet has seen it and approved the release, we will get it to the Member. Thank you.