1-13. Create a new Estimates Committee
19. Committees make full use of planning and performance reports to review Estimates
20. DPRs be tabled by October 1
21. Annual plans include future challenges and alternative directions
22. Committees present alternative future directions for consideration
25. Committees be given authority to do cyclical reviews of programs and spending
26. Pre-budget consultations take into account committee views on departmental plans
27. Chairs of committees be invited to present on dept’l plans at pre-budget consultations
28. Minister of Finance respond to committee reports on dept’l plans as part of the budget
30. Committee review of Estimates be held in a room with TV facilities
31. Committees invite interest groups and the public to present views on dept’l estimates, performance and plans
42. Tax expenditures be subject to thorough cyclical review