Jacques Gourde at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

On June 20th, 2011. See this statement in context.

June 20th, 2011 / 4:45 p.m.

Conservative

Jacques Gourde Conservative Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC

Thank you, Mr. Chair. First, I would like to congratulate you on being appointed chair of this committee.

Second, I would like to thank the witnesses who are here and the minister for coming. We know that the ministers have very busy schedules. This is really a good opportunity for the committee members to be able welcome them.

Mr. Minister, my first question concerns the 2011-2012 Main Estimates. This budget is $10.4 billion less than the 2010-2011 budget.

What supplementary investments are planned for the good of all Canadians during the fiscal year in question?

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