Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Good morning, Mr. Smith. It is always a pleasure to have you here. You provide us with valuable information.
Good morning to you too, Mr. Enns.
I have trouble understanding a few things. We know that the collective agreements between the government and its employees have practically all been signed, if I'm not mistaken. The departments will be cutting their operating budgets, especially—you said so yourself—by absorbing 1.5% of the wage increase we hear so much about.
So could you then tell me why you are asking for a $137.1 million vote to compensate the departments, organizations and crown corporations for retroactive adjustments?