Good morning, Mr. Chair.
My name is Christine Walker. I am the assistant secretary of the corporate services sector, and the chief financial officer of the Treasury Board Secretariat.
I have with me today a departmental colleague who will assist in answering questions. Mr. Carl Trottier is the executive director, strategic compensation management, for the compensation and labour relations sector within the office of the chief human resources officer.
We are here today to answer any questions you may have on the supplementary estimates (B) 2010-2011, specifically votes 1 and 15 for the Treasury Board Secretariat.
Through these supplementary estimates, we are seeking $138.6 million. The majority of this request is $137 million to fund departments and agencies for the increased costs associated with signing collective agreements with public servants. These amounts relate to retroactive adjustments prior to the period of April 1, 2010, when the cost containment measures took effect.
Smaller increases are also sought to support the implementation of several programs. These programs, which have been approved by the Treasury Board, include $1.7 million for the management of the classification program for the core public administration, $900,000 for Treasury Board's role in the implementation of Canada's cyber security strategy, and $800,000 for administering the Government of Canada's public service readiness plan.
These estimates also reflect the impact of the budget 2010 cost containment measures.
The secretariat will be absorbing $1.4 million related to increases governed by compensation agreements with its own personnel.
Another government-wide measure has resulted in a reduction in the amount of $800,000 for the office of the President of the Treasury Board and minister for the Asia-Pacific gateway.
We would be pleased to address any questions the committee may have on these estimates today and will provide any further detailed information the committee may require to complete its review and analysis.
Thank you.