‘The math doesn’t add up’ on government spending: NDP leader Jim Dinn
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corp. units located on Livingstone Street in St. John’s. Barb Sweet/SaltWire NetworkST. JOHN'S, N.L. — JAn elderly man wearing a jean jacket breathed loudly from the effort as he slowly peddled past the recently refurbished Colonial Building Thursday afternoon. The chain on his old bicycle squeaked as he peered right toward the full parking lot reserved for politicians and government staff, and a security car stationed near the entrance.It cost $23.
“Yesterday, government announced $194 million for a one-time payment of —” began NDP Interim Leader Jim Dinn before he was cut off with the roaring applause from the other side of the chamber. Speaker Derek Bennett called for order.“Speaker, yesterday government announced $194 million for a one-time payment of $500 to help people of the province. Speaker, $10.5 million would cover the major repairs and renovations of the 120 vacant NLHC units across the province.
During 2022-23, about $15 million was allocated in the government’s budget for maintenance, repairs and modernization improvements, which included $1 million to address major repairs. “I’m trying to get my head wrapped around how they’re going to complete major repairs on these units for a million dollars. It suggests to me that it’s not going to be done properly, or not done at all, or only a few are going to be worked on,” Dinn said.
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