Bob Bromley

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Minister Roland.

Mr. Chairman, I am just wondering, I agree with the Premier’s remarks on the early days, especially the federal government’s role to perhaps realize and certainly fulfill their fiduciary obligations. But I am wondering how does moving forward with this AIP without these key partners being at the table represent any progress whatsoever. This takes me back to the question: how are we going to resurrect this thing? Now that we have taken that decision, which a number of us advised against because it is going to be more difficult after making that decision proving we are just like the federal...

Thank you, Ms. Ballantyne. Mr. Abernethy.

Thank you, Minister Roland. Committee, we’re on page 2-21, Department of Executive, activity summary, executive operations, operations expenditure summary, $7.010 million. Agreed?

Mr. Chair, if I could just get an explanation of what’s exceptional about this year for that expenditure.

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Minister Roland.

I appreciate, again, those remarks on the role the department plays. I guess for now I’m looking at where in this budget it reflects the effort that it’s going to take to bring our Aboriginal partners to the table again in our devolution discussions.

Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Next on my list I have Mr. Krutko.

Mr. Chairman, that explains it. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.