Calvin Pokiak
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Clause 3.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am still disappointed that there is no money identified for Tuktoyaktuk for gravel all this winter. As you well know, Mr. Speaker, Tuktoyaktuk is well known for the erosion problems that they are having. In terms of stockpiling, I think that is important that the department identify that Tuktoyaktuk should be of necessary needs to address right away. I would like to ask the Minister again, under the $250,000, how much of that…I know he said there is no money identified with Tuktoyaktuk, but can some of that money go towards Tuktoyaktuk? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Voytilla. Mr. Hawkins.
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Hawkins.
Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Miltenberger.
Total executive offices, $1.21 million.
Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. McLeod.
Thank you, Mr. Roland. Page 10, Municipal and Community Affairs, operations expenditures, community government, $15.090 million.
Clause 1.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My Member’s statement today will be on the vehicle gravel materials to maintain the roads, driveways and build the necessary building pads for the further development in the community of Tuktoyaktuk.
Mr. Speaker, because the closest gravel source is not accessible by an all-weather road, the hamlet and community contractors have to wait until the winter months to build up their stockpiles for the upcoming years. With so many unknowns on the pace of development, the Tuktoyaktuk planning committee has identified and need for ready access to a gravel source.
Mr. Speaker, I...