Surplus revenue, formerly used for new automobile projects, would now be used to support public transportation.

The committee urged the passport office to set prices at break-even point either by reducing the price of a passport or by using surplus revenues to increase service standards.

They also said the federal government should make good on its pledge from last winter to hand over $2-billion in surplus revenues this year.

Due in large part to surplus revenues from the tariffs, federal spending reached one billion dollars for the first time during his term.

While not-for-profit organizations are permitted to generate surplus revenues, they must be retained by the organization for its self-preservation, expansion, or plans.