Bob Bromley

We need to be innovative and recognize our vast territory and we need power solutions that are scaled to our communities and our geography. Our communities should be adopting the cutting edge in efficient technology and renewable power production. Above all, though, both politicians and senior staff need to focus their thinking, get some hardhats, safety shoes and shovels and concentrate on building actual projects in our communities. Mahsi.

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I don’t seem to be getting a full understanding here. I understand that the department called for sponsorship in purchase of iPads in 2013 through a public call for that. Why was that done and what was the response?

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The last question I have, are the mine inspectors that transferred over, are they in ITI or, sort of, ENR, because I believe that’s the department we’re on here, or are they in ITI or Lands? Thank you.

I was offering to read the Minister’s briefing note out that explains that, if he would like me to.

Thanks.

Thank you. This is the first I have heard that Apple was not able to supply iPads, but that’s interesting to hear.

I understand that 300 iPads were purchased. Were they distributed, and if not, why not?

So, could an employee that just stayed for a short time get a whole year’s benefit? Thank you.

No, thank you, Mr. Chair. There are lots of comments that deserve a reply on that response, but I’ll hold off on those. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. To provide for the transitional allowances for eligible devolved employees, could I just have a brief explanation of what that is? Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Chair. Just a couple of quick follow-ups there, perhaps one on that same issue of the $179,000 for electricity costs.

I know we moved all our utilities into Public Works and Services so that we could identify opportunities for efficiencies and ways to keep those costs down. Am I understanding here that we haven’t figured that out yet? I don’t know what our total budget is for electricity, but an increase of $179,000, that’s sort of level-eyed look for deficiencies based on this move into Public Works and Services where one hand can be on the pulse and figure out where the...