- Reaction score
- 4,154
- Points
- 1,260
These proposed extra funds from the latest Supp Estimates (B) list:
Next steps? "... Like the main estimates, the supplementary estimates are divided into votes, are referred to standing committees for review, and provide information to support the consideration of an appropriation bill. The appropriation bill associated with supplementary estimates is presented at the end of the supply period during which the supplementary estimates were presented ..." I stand to be corrected, but my understanding is that the appropriation bill for these and other add-ons to the budget is expected to come up for a vote in the summer.
More on the budget process here.
More granular detail on what's being earmarked for what, and from where, here or in attached.... Department of National Defence: $487.3 million
Funding for capital investments in support of Strong, Secure, Engaged
This funding will support a range of capital projects under the Strong, Secure, Engaged defence policy, including military equipment, physical infrastructure and information management and technology systems.
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Department of National Defence: $148.2 million
Funding for the Heyder and Beattie class actions final settlement agreement
The Heyder and Beattie class actions sought damages related to gender-based discrimination, sexual assault and sexual harassment. This funding will be used to fulfill immediate obligations and payments under the final agreement, including payments to claimants, reimbursement of plaintiff legal fees, awareness building activities, administration and case management.
Department of National Defence: $128.5 million
Funding for North Atlantic Treaty Organization assurance and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern Europe (Operation REASSURANCE) and for UN Peace Support Operation Africa (Operation PRESENCE)
This funding will support overseas missions, including the continued deployment of a land task force in Latvia, an air task force for patrol and training, naval vessels to work with NATO partners, transport aircraft and supporting personnel for UN operations in Uganda.
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Next steps? "... Like the main estimates, the supplementary estimates are divided into votes, are referred to standing committees for review, and provide information to support the consideration of an appropriation bill. The appropriation bill associated with supplementary estimates is presented at the end of the supply period during which the supplementary estimates were presented ..." I stand to be corrected, but my understanding is that the appropriation bill for these and other add-ons to the budget is expected to come up for a vote in the summer.
More on the budget process here.