The MLA for Charlotte-Campobello says savings will be found in privatizing parts of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.
MLA John Ames tells us, like everything else in the Strategic Program Review, the goal is to find efficiencies and savings, and better ways to manage every department. He says DTI has done that.
“With the realignment, we’re expected to see about $4.5 million in savings over the next two years. They’ve also identified opportunities to reduce expenditures by about $6 million over the next two fiscal years.”
The provincial government is planning to privatize the sign shop, small vehicle repair centre, and seasonal workers such as patching crews.
The changes will be taking place over the next two years.
