Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, in the breakdown that has been provided, we have an aggregate amount of total budgetary expenditures of $280.2 million for the fiscal year 2015-16. That is composed of a portion that includes operating expenditures. We have a salary portion and a non-salary portion, an

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, the number of full-time equivalents is 72. Could the member repeat the second part of the question?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, the work with the provinces is an ongoing process. We are thankful for the support we have received around the country for what is truly a national project. We are engaged in active consultations with all of the provinces and territories. We are making a significant fe

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Jonquière for her question and I congratulate her on her election. In terms of the tax credit for workers and the deadline that is looming on December 30, I can indicate that we have mandate letters that have been provided with respect to all

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I am happy to address all facets of the hon. member's question. I would expect no less in a courtroom, and I will treat this like a courtroom. I presume that the hon. member heard the minister today in question period. So, the first point I would emphasize is that

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, it is a great honour and a very humbling experience to make my maiden speech in the House of Commons today. I would like to thank the good people of my riding of Parkdale—High Park, who have put their faith and trust in me to be their representative. I am committed