Tabling of Supplementary Estimates A 2020 to 2021: Committee of the Whole—July 8, 2020
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The 2020 to 2021 Supplementary Estimates (A) were tabled in Parliament on June 2, 2020. Items anticipated to attract interest include COVID-19 related procurement funding, funding to continue support for the Government of Canada’s pay system, and investments in the National Capital Commission (NCC).
Funding for COVID-19 procurement
- Funding of $500 million was provided to Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) to meet expected needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding its procurement scope and to purchase supplies without unnecessary delays
- This funding will allow PSPC to be pro-active and aggressively acquire critical goods and services, such as personal protective equipment and health supplies, for a broad range of essential sectors with urgent needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
- This funding will also be used to prepare against future uncertainties relating to COVID-19 by ensuring market availability and establishing an excess of supply
Continued support for the Government of Canada’s pay system
- PSPC is seeking access to $203.5 million in voted appropriations in 2020 to 2021 [redacted] to continue to eliminate the backlog of pay issues for public servants and continue delivering and stabilizing pay for the Government of Canada
- The Government of Canada is committed to supporting employees and resolving public service pay issues as quickly as possible
- To continue progress on this front, PSPC sought additional funding to continue efforts to eliminate the backlog of pay issues for public servants, maintain measures to deliver pay and support employees, and stabilize pay for the Government of Canada
- This new funding will primarily help to eliminate the backlog and to stabilize the pay system, to do so, we will:
- sustain employee capacity
- increase our processing rate
- increase the automation of as many transactions as possible through system enhancements
- Since the launch of Phoenix, PSPC implemented a series of measures focused on stabilizing the pay system. These include increasing the compensation workforce, providing employees with greater support through our Client Contact Centre, introducing the pay pods model, and implementing technical fixes that have improved payroll processing, such as increased automation of transactions
- As a result, over the past 2 years the Pay Centre's backlog of transactions with financial implications has been reduced by more than half
- We have a series of changes planned to further adapt the pay system to the complex needs of the public service
- In addition to efforts underway, we are working closely with all stakeholders, including experts, federal public sector unions and the private sector for innovative solutions to accelerate pay stabilization
- We continue to regularly share information on progress with employees and Canadians through various platforms and tools
National Capital Commission funding
The NCC is seeking approval to access $52.4 million.
This investment in support of critical repair and maintenance work will assist the NCC in ensuring that major infrastructure assets remain safe, resilient and enjoyable for current and future generations of residents and visitors to the National Capital Region. Examples include the maintenance and rehabilitation of NCC’s 2 interprovincial bridges, and repairs to assets damaged during the spring 2019 floods
We will continue to work with the NCC, its partners and stakeholders to ensure that infrastructure and other valuable federal assets are restored and maintained to meet the needs of Canadians
Examples of major projects that will be completed with these funds include:
- Portage and Champlain bridge maintenance and rehabilitation
- flooding damage repairs
- park rehabilitation (Nepean Point; Jacques Cartier Park, etc.)
- deferred maintenance of rental properties
Background
The Supplementary Estimates adjust the Government of Canada’s in-year expenditure plan as set out in the Main Estimates, usually to account for unforeseen or additional requirements that were not sufficiently developed in time for inclusion in the Main Estimates or for which a source of funds was not yet identified.
The 2020 to 2021 Supplementary Estimates (A) were tabled in Parliament on June 2, 2020.
Funding for COVID-19 procurement
Funding of $500 million is being sought by PSPC to meet expected needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding its procurement scope and to purchase supplies without unnecessary delays.
Government of Canada pay system
In addition to the $203.5 million in voted appropriations sought in 2020 to 2021 to support the Government of Canada’s pay system, PSPC’s Supplementary Estimates A page proof includes the Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) of $41.6 million but excludes [redacted].
National Capital Commission investments
- The NCC is seeking approval to access $ 52,404,000
- Examples of major projects that will be completed with these funds include:
- Portage and Champlain bridge maintenance and rehabilitation
- flooding damage repairs
- park rehabilitation (Nepean Point; Jacques Cartier Park, etc.)
- deferred maintenance of rental properties
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