Newfoundland and Labrador Hansard — 16 May 1996 (43rd General Assembly, 1st Session, Vol. XLIII No. 10)

1996-05-16

Newfoundland and Labrador — Debates (Hansard)

Newfoundland and Labrador Hansard — 16 May 1996 (43rd General Assembly, 1st Session, Vol. XLIII No. 10)

1996-05-16

Newfoundland and Labrador — Debates (Hansard)

May 16,

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS

Vol. XLIII No. 10

The House met at 2:00 p.m.

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS: All rise.

MR. SPEAKER (Snow): Order, please!

The hon. the Minister of Finance.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: Mr. Speaker, I move that this House resolve

itself into a Committee of the Whole on Ways and Means and that the Speaker do

now leave the Chair.

MR. SPEAKER: The motion is that the House resolve itself

into a Committee of the Whole on Ways and Means and that I do now leave the

Chair.

The hon. the Minister of Finance.

MR. DICKS: Mr. Speaker, on February 22, the people of

Newfoundland and Labrador gave this government a mandate to implement its plan

for the future. That plan will meet our challenges and strengthen our

opportunities for growth and development.

We have consulted the people, and we have listened. With

their advice, we have made the choices to put that plan into action.

Our goal is clear - to ensure a better future for the people

of this Province. Our strategy, as set out in our election platform is to

deliver needed public services more efficiently; to maintain a sound fiscal

position for the Province; encourage the creation of jobs and economic growth;

renew our social policies to achieve greater fairness and opportunity; manage

our resources in a way that achieves the maximum benefits; and finally and most

importantly, to do so in partnership with the people.

During the first sixty days of this government, all

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians had the opportunity to participate in the

choices leading to this Budget. These choices were not always easy, but the

direction we received was clear and straightforward.

The people told us that the level of taxation on average

families and individuals is already too high; protect the quality and

for the poorest among us; be more efficient managers and cut the cost of

government; maintain a sound financial position.

Mr. Speaker, we have listened to the people and we are

acting. In this Budget the burden of taxation on average families does not

increase.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

services are protected; the cost of government is reduced and new priorities

established; a sound financial position is maintained.

Mr. Speaker, in the final analysis, the financial strength of

government and the well-being of the people depend on a strong economy.

During 1995, our economy grew for the third consecutive year,

despite the continued shutdown of our groundfishery. Our major resource

industries performed well, and there were positive developments in the mining

and oil and gas sectors.

Our newsprint mills at Grand Falls - Windsor, Corner Brook

and Stephenville have been operating near full capacity. During 1995, the value

of newsprint production increased by approximately 40 per cent. Our silviculture

programs will help meet future demand for pulpwood.

During 1995, the value of our fish exports reached an

all-time high due to our shellfishery. Aquaculture production was close to

double the level of the previous year. However, as all parties acknowledged

during the recent election campaign, 1996 and 1997 will be difficult years for

the economy. Real gross domestic product, employment and incomes in the Province

will decline from last year's level. Hibernia spending and employment will

lessen as construction ends and production begins.

In the short term, the social and economic adjustments due to

the continued closure of the groundfishery will result in population declines.

Mr. Speaker, we will meet the current challenges. This

Province will have a bright future. New industries, projects and business

opportunities will foster economic growth and employment.

The Voisey's Bay mineral discovery in Labrador has

revitalized our mineral exploration sector. A mine, smelter and refinery will be

built in this Province. Jobs will be created. Benefits will flow for all the

people of our Province, especially those who reside in Labrador. Revenues will

be generated for all levels of government. Other mining projects have commenced

within the last year, and exploration continues at unprecedented levels.

The Province's petroleum industry will also be a source of

growth. The first oil will flow from Hibernia next year. Development of Terra

Nova will be concluded and other east coast offshore fields will follow. Hunt

Oil will drill in the Port au Port basin during 1996. Amoco Canada is expected

to drill two wells on the Grand Banks during 1997. These developments will

create economic benefits for Newfoundland and Labrador and for the Government of

Canada.

We must respect our resources. We have learned the importance

of conservation. The fishing industry sustained this Province and the

livelihoods of the people who live in our hundreds of fishing communities for

most of the last 500 years. Restructured, well-managed harvesting and

processing, and proper aquaculture development, will maintain the integral role

of the fishery in our economy and culture.

This cultural richness is our greatest tourism asset. Our

unique and rugged character and country remain largely undiscovered. We must

develop it properly - promote it aggressively.

Mr. Speaker, while we made substantial progress in recent

years, a significant structural deficit remained. Government tabled a balanced

Budget in 1995-'96 - with the help of $90 million of one-time revenues.

Last December we took corrective action totalling $60 million

to meet reduced federal revenues and increased expenditures. As a result of

those actions, the balanced Budget projected for 1995-'96 has been achieved. For

the first time since Confederation our debt has not increased.

Yet, despite this accomplishment, an underlying deficit

remains. While our revenues decline, spending demands increase. We must,

therefore, use our limited financial resources prudently.

Governments everywhere are restraining their spending. The

health care, post-secondary education and social assistance.

Federal transfer programs must recognize the varying costs

and needs dictated by differing social, economic and geographic circumstances.

The Canada Health and Social Transfer allocation mechanism which was recently

announced in the 1996 federal budget does not provide this recognition. It

places increasingly greater reliance upon a simple per-capita allocation at a

time when this Province's population is declining, and its needs increasing.

Consumption taxes in the Province have long been the highest

in this country. In April, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the

federal government to harmonize the federal goods and services tax and the

provincial retail sales tax into a combined 15 per cent value-added tax. This

will be the largest single tax reduction in the history of this Province. It

will save taxpayers over $100 million annually.

This new tax, with a rate reduction of almost 5 per cent will

be implemented on April 1, 1997 - just ten months from now. This $100 million

shortfall will be offset over the first four years by $348 million in

harmonization will produce new revenues which will offset the costs to both

levels of government.

The benefits of this initiative are many and directly respond

to the people's wish for lower taxes, more jobs, and a stronger economy. The

after-tax price of most goods and services will fall. The average tax burden

will decrease at all income levels. We will be more competitive locally,

nationally and internationally. Our Province will become a more attractive place

to do business. This sales tax reform will simplify business compliance and

lower government's costs.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: Mr. Speaker, our debt is high. As our

population declines, our per capita debt increases. The $550 million annual

interest payment is our third largest expenditure after health and education.

Each year that we incur a deficit we add to our interest and reduce the money

available for public services. The reality is that we are now spending more to

service the debt than to provide assistance to the more than 70,000 clients of

social services. This money does not reduce the debt. It merely pays the

interest on our collective credit card.

The time has come to take a new direction, a direction that

is both sustainable and responsible.

Another major issue is the unfunded liabilities of our

pension plans, which add a further $2.5 billion to our debt. The teacher's

pension plan will run out of money nine years from now in the year 2005.

Government and its employees must work toward a solution. We are resolved to do

so with the NLTA this year.

Mr. Speaker, if we had not made the choices in this Budget,

the deficit fro 1996-'97 would have been unacceptable. When the pre-Budget

consultation document was prepared in early March, a deficit of $230 million was

forecast. Revised economic projections based on lower employment numbers

indicated a greater decline in 1996 GDP. These factors pushed up our deficit

projection by $30 million.

Midyear Budget corrections in recent years have created

uncertainty in both the public and private sectors and diverted efforts from the

real job of planning and providing services.

To help address this problem, the Budget contains a

contingency reserve of $30 million. These funds will be borrowed only in the

event of an unforeseen decline in revenues or unforeseen emergency spending

requirements.

The prudent choice of budgeting for this contingency brought

our total projected deficit for 1996-'97 to $290 million.

Mr. Speaker, in our pre-Budget consultations we indicated

that incurring a large deficit was not a choice. The people agreed. The

projected deficit has to be reduced.

Our budgetary problem, however, did not begin this year. Our

debt has accumulated over many years. It will take several years before we

return to our previous levels of employment and income.

We have now taken steps toward a lasting solution. The

efficiencies achieved last fall have reduced the size of the deficit problem for

1996-'97. Educational reform is underway. The health care system is being

restructured. We have taken initiatives to lower future spending.

Mr. Speaker, while revenues are needed to pay for programs

and services, taxes influence people's spending patterns and business investment

decisions. Government's revenue needs must be balanced against ability to pay

and the effect of taxation upon the competitiveness of our business sector.

Achieving the right balance at a time when we are faced with a structural

deficit, limited borrowing capacity and the need for economic stimulation is a

delicate task.

The people of the Province told us during the consultations

that the average family already shoulders a heavy tax burden, and that

government must maintain a business environment which attracts new investment

and jobs. We are acting upon this advice.

We will not increase retail sales tax; we will not increase

the gasoline sales tax -

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: - nor will we increase any other consumption

taxes. There will be no increase in corporate income tax and no general increase

in personal income tax.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: There are only two new tax measures that will

raise additional revenue from those with the greatest ability to pay.

Commencing with the 1996 tax year, to bring Newfoundland and

Labrador in line with every other province, we will levy a high income surcharge

on individuals with taxable income in excess of $60,000.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: This surtax applies to approximately 8,000

people, the top 5 per cent of taxpayers in this Province.

Secondly, effective June 1, 1996, the rate of the financial

corporation's capital tax which applies to banks and trust companies will be

increased from 3 per cent to 4 per cent.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: Mr. Speaker, beyond these measures applied to

banks and high income earners, no other tax measures are implemented in this

Budget.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: Revenues from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

will increase by $19 million to $53.4 million. Hydro will not be seeking a rate

increase as a result of this additional payment.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: Under the Terms of Unions, the federal

government is committed to an $8 million annual payment to the Province in

perpetuity. In light of our unique economic and financial circumstances, the

federal government has advanced amounts payable under Term 29 over the next

three years, when the funds are most needed. The regular annual payments of $8

million will resume in twenty years.

We will receive $50 million of this advance this year.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: The federal government has agreed to provide

us with another $8 million over the next -

AN HON. MEMBER: Eighty, eighty.

MR. DICKS: I stand corrected, Mr. Speaker - has agreed to

provide us with another $80 million over the three-year period for a total of

$130 million.

The provision of these funds has allowed us to avoid cuts in

the health care sector and the layoff of an additional 500 or more front-line

workers.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: As a result of this advance payment and other

measures taken by the government, the health care budget will not be reduced

this year.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: Mr. Speaker, even after these adjustments,

this year our revenues will decline by $104 million from the 1995-'96 revised

estimate. This is a reduction of 3.1 per cent.

Mr. Speaker, if we did not reduce costs now, our deficit and

debt would become unmanageable. We must have the opportunity to restructure

government in a planned and measured way that protects priorities.

This year we will spend $3,408 million, $81 million less than

last year. That is a reduction of 2.3 per cent.

We have achieved greater operational efficiencies and ensured

that front-line spending on social and economic priorities is protected.

Many public sector organizations rely on grants from

government to fund their operations. This sector must share our restraint. Some

will be substantially reduced. Government will eliminate more than twenty

agencies, boards and commissions to streamline operations and save costs.

Several will be consolidated into one. There are close to 300 such agencies, all

of which will be reviewed and made to justify their productive roles in the

months ahead.

Government provides considerable financial support and

assistance to municipalities. Effective January 1, 1997, municipal operating

grants will be reduced 10 per cent. Fire protection grants to St. John's and

Corner Brook will be reduced 20 per cent. The charge for municipal property

assessment services provided by the Province will increase.

Government provides a substantial operating subsidy to the

Newfoundland Farm Products Corporation. A new board of directors will be

appointed to commercialize this corporation, and pursue privatization.

Government will also continue to pursue privatization of the

Marystown Shipyard. The board of directors is currently finalizing a plan for

consideration by Cabinet which will see major restructuring of the operations to

create efficiencies which will lead to a break-even operation.

Government will continue to identify those functions which

can better be performed by or in partnership with the private sector.

Mr. Speaker, departmental spending this year will be reduced

significantly from last year: salary costs, supplies, travel and phone expenses

will decrease 6 per cent; purchased services have been reduced 9 per cent;

professional services will be 10 per cent lower; and property, furnishings and

equipment expenditures have been reduced 29 per cent.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: The reduction in the number of Members of the

House of Assembly will reduce our costs of operating the legislature by about

$400,000 this year. As well, Members' allowances and benefits have been reduced

by 11 per cent.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: There will be no more vehicles dedicated for

the use of the Premier, other politicians, government executives, or visiting

dignitaries.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: Cars currently used for this purpose will be

sold.

All those travelling at public expense, including the

Premier, Cabinet Ministers, Leader of the Opposition, Members of the House of

Assembly and executive of government and all officials paid out of the public

purse will travel in economy class.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: There will be no more business class travel.

Our public service workers make a valuable contribution to

our Province through their efforts in providing needed services. Their wages and

benefits comprise two-thirds of the cost of government.

All governments in Canada have found it necessary to reduce

their wage bills in recent years. Most have frozen wages. Several have cut

salaries by up to 7.5 per cent. Others have required employees to take unpaid

leave. However, temporarily reducing salaries and benefits does not achieve a

lasting reduction in the cost of government. If the deficit is to be reduced we

must have a smaller public service.

Accordingly, there will be no public service wage or benefit

rollbacks in this Budget. However, we will reduce the size of the public

service. Wherever possible, we have reduced administration rather than

front-line services.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: Restructuring in the health and education

sectors will assist in decreasing the size of the public service. The Economic

Recovery Commission has been dismantled.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: Enterprise Newfoundland and Labrador is being

integrated into government and its lending role reduced and reviewed.

Mr. Speaker, we are resolved to assist our employees affected

by these decisions. A program has been put in place to help individuals who will

be losing jobs, including counselling services and first right of recall for job

openings. Approximately 500 people are directly affected by the measures in this

Budget. Another 500 are affected by restructuring initiatives already underway.

Mr. Speaker, the measures I am announcing today will deal

with revenue declines in the fiscal year 1996-'97. The fact is, our revenues

will decline again in 1997-'98 and this will require further adjustments to our

spending. To achieve maximum benefits from our limited dollars, I am announcing

today the establishment of a process to examine all expenditures and programs of

the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. This program review will be carried

out by a select committee of Cabinet to which all Ministers, their departments,

commissions and agencies will report.

Our programs and services will be tested against these

criteria: Does the program continue to serve a valuable public purpose? How can

this program be provided most efficiently and effectively? Is this program still

affordable?

Mr. Speaker, this program review will help us further

rationalize our spending, and ensure a sound basis for making the right choices

in the further restructuring of government. At the end of this process, I will

report the results of the program review as part of next year's pre-Budget

consultations. We will again seek public input before implementing the changes

suggested.

Government will provide over $165 million this year for

capital projects, through a number of provincial and federal-provincial

programs: $64 million for highway construction and reconstructions; $40 million

under the Infrastructure Program; $25 million in new commitments from the

Province for municipal infrastructure; $12.2 million for health and education

facilities; $8.2 million under the Economic Renewal Agreement; $7.1 million for

public buildings; $3.9 million for the provision of water and sewer services in

Coastal Labrador; $5.4 million for miscellaneous projects.

Mr. Speaker, our major social programs, health care,

education and social services, account for about 60 per cent of our current

spending.

During the pre-Budget consultations, the people of the

Province clearly indicated that health services were their first priority. They

are also the most costly.

During recent years, government has undertaken major reforms

of our health care system to provide community-based services and cost-efficient

management.

In meeting our fiscal challenges this year, we have reduced

spending on virtually all government services. Health care has not been reduced.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: In fact, government will increase health

expenditures and will provide additional funding for cardiac care and community

health services.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: The health care sector has sought a multi-year

funding commitment to better plan changes and improvements to our health care

system. We are guaranteeing the 1996-'97 level of operating funding for this

year, next year, and the year following.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: This commitment to health care for the people

of this Province is close to $3 billion over this three-year period. We are

empowering our health care managers to deliver services in the most cost

efficient manner.

A quality education system that leads to a well trained and a

competitive workforce is essential to our economic well-being. Our ability to

meet our educational needs is challenged by lower federal support and declining

enrolments. Educational reform, therefore, must and will proceed.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: Mr. Speaker, we have chosen to rationalize

educational facilities to ensure that adequate funding remains to be provided

for students rather than administration. We understand and sympathize with the

concerns that have been expressed about the closure of some programs and

institutions. However, in order to continue to offer viable programs, the

structure of post-secondary education must be rationalized.

The grant to Memorial University will be reduced $8 million

to $107.5 million this year. Next year the grant will be reduced to $104.5

million, and to $101.5 million in the year following.

Government has a responsibility to protect basic social

services. The partnership with the federal government in meeting this

responsibility is dissolving. Social assistance caseloads in this Province will

continue to rise during 1996 because of lower employment, the expiration of TAGS

benefits for many individuals, and reforms to unemployment insurance. This will

increase our assistance costs by about $6 million.

The Department of Social Services is taking initiatives to

streamline operations and improve client services, including delegating

increased decision-making authority to front-line workers. In recognition of the

fact that those who have the least amongst us cannot contribute more to the cost

of deficit reduction, the budget of the Department of Social Services will not

be decreased, and will, similar to the Department of Health, receive a modest

increase this year.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: Mr. Speaker, although we must reduce spending,

government will continue to pursue policies that promote economic opportunity.

All of us, whether in the public or private sector, must commit to and promote

economic success.

Government has undertaken initiatives to substantially

improve the business climate in this Province. We have reduced regulations. The

Province now has one of the most competitive corporate tax systems in the

country. Sales tax harmonization and EDGE incentives will create new business

ventures and employment.

Together we can build a vibrant economy through resource

development, tourism and technology, manufacturing and services.

The Canada-Newfoundland Agreement on Economic Renewal will

provide almost $23 million this year to encourage growth in key sectors of the

economy. Funding is provided for aquaculture projects, advanced technology and

tourism initiatives.

The Province in partnership with the federal government, the

banks and the other Atlantic Provinces will fund on a matching basis a $30

million Atlantic Investment Fund. This Fund will make investments in businesses

located in Atlantic Canada. Our contribution in this fiscal year will be

approximately $1 million.

The 1997 celebration of John Cabot's voyage provides a

tourism investment opportunity of international significance. The 500th

anniversary events surrounding this celebration will showcase our exceptional

culture and artistic talent. Government's support and the effort of countless

volunteers will make this celebration a success not only for the people of this

Province, but also those in Western Europe and North America who share our

heritage.

In fact, next week a delegation including twenty-one

businesses from this Province will go to Bristol to participate in the

International Festival of the Sea. A total of six countries will be

participating. We must take advantage of opportunities such as this to enhance

our tourism industry. These celebrations will bring millions of new tourism

dollars to the Province.

The people and the vast resources of Labrador make a

significant contribution to this Province and to the country. This government

believes that it is time to increase our investment in Labrador.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: Improving the Trans-Labrador Highway is one of

the great capital needs in this Province. During 1996-1997, despite our

financial constraints, government is committing $8 million for improvements to

the Trans-Labrador Highway.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

assist in further improvements.

Mr. Speaker, the $8 million this year is a doubling of any

previous annual commitment to the highway.

We have preserved as well to the greatest extent possible

those programs that provide special consideration for those who live in

Labrador.

Mr. Speaker, the choices we have made have reduced our

projected budgetary deficit from $290 million to $44.8 million.

Mr. Speaker, the Province cannot avoid prevailing national

and provincial economic conditions. Our 1996 Budget is set in a time of

significant social and economic change. We must respond positively to these

influences to secure lasting change to government.

The first Budget of this Administration adjusts the

Province's course to take into account today's financial realities. Mr. Speaker,

the people of the Province are our first priority. Despite severe constraints we

have preserved basic public services for our people.

While we must deal with today's difficulties, we will not

lose sight of tomorrow's opportunities. We must seize them and will seize them,

secure their benefits, not only for ourselves, but also, and perhaps more

importantly, for our children.

Finally, Mr. Speaker, it is insufficient simply to make

choices. They must also be sound and justifiable. We are confident that with the

assistance of the people we have made the right ones.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear!

MR. DICKS: Mr. Speaker, I move that the debate be

adjourned until tomorrow, Tuesday, at 2:00 p.m.

On motion, debate adjourned until tomorrow, Tuesday, at 2:00

p.m.

MR. DICKS: Mr. Speaker, I wish to inform the House that I

have received a message from His Honour, the Lieutenant-Governor.

MR. SPEAKER: All rise.

The message is addressed to the hon. the Minister of Finance

and Treasury Board:

"I, the Administrator of the Province of Newfoundland,

transmit estimates of sums required for the public service of the Province for

the year ending March 31, 1997, in the aggregate of $2,842,497,800, and in

accordance with the provision of the Constitution Act, 1867, I recommend these

estimates to the House of Assembly."

Signed by:__________________________________

Chief Justice, James R. Gushue, Administrator

We will take a few minutes now for all the documents to be

delivered to the hon. members of the House.

MR. SPEAKER: The hon. the Minister of Finance.

MR. DICKS: Mr. Speaker, I move that the message together

with the Estimates be referred to a Committee of Supply.

MR. SPEAKER: It is seconded that the message from the

administrator together with the Estimates be referred to a Committee of Supply

and that I do now leave the Chair.

On motion, that the House resolve itself into Committee of

Supply, Mr. Speaker left the Chair.

CHAIR: Order, please!

The hon. the Government House Leader.

MR. TULK: Mr. Chairman, I move that the Committee rise,

report progress and ask leave to sit again.

On motion, that the Committee rise, report progress and ask

leave to sit again, Mr. Speaker returned to the Chair.

MR. SPEAKER: The hon. the Member for Bellevue.

MR. BARRETT: Mr. Speaker, the Committee on Supply have

considered the matters to them referred, wish to report some progress and ask

leave to sit again.

On motion, report received and adopted, Committee ordered to

sit again on tomorrow.

Notices of Motion

MR. SPEAKER: The hon. the Minister of Finance.

MR. DICKS: Mr. Speaker, I give notice that I will on

tomorrow move that that the House resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole

to consider certain resolutions with respect to the Income Tax Act.

Mr. Speaker, I give further notice that I will on tomorrow

move that the House resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole to consider

certain resolutions with respect to the Financial Corporations Capital Tax Act.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

MR. SPEAKER: The hon. the Government House Leader.

MR. TULK: Mr. Speaker, I move that the following heads of

expenditure be referred to the Government Services Committee: the Department of

Finance; Works, Services and Transportation; Government Services and Lands;

Municipal and Provincial Affairs; Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation;

Public Service Commission.

I move that the following heads of expenditure be referred to

the Social Services Committee: Social Services; Education; Health; Environment

and Labour; Justice.

I move that the following heads of expenditure be referred to

the Resource Committee: Fisheries and Aquaculture; Forest Resources and

Agrifoods; Tourism, Culture and Recreation; Industry, Trade and Technology;

Mines and Energy; Development and Rural Renewal.

Mr. Speaker, I move that the remaining Orders of the Day do

stand deferred and that this House on its rising do adjourn until tomorrow,

Tuesday, May 21, 1996, at 2:00 p.m., and that this House do now adjourn.

MR. SPEAKER: It is moved and seconded that the various

heads of expenditures be referred to the three Estimate Committees.

All those in favour.

SOME HON. MEMBERS: Aye!

MR. SPEAKER: Against?

Carried.

On motion, the House at its rising adjourned until tomorrow,

Tuesday, at 2:00 p.m.

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