Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. Ms. DeLancey, Mr. Elkin, welcome back to the House. Committee, as I indicated, we’re on page 37 with the Department of Health and Social Services. With that, we’ll start with general comments. Is committee prepared to go to detail?

Thank you, Madam Chair. I’d like to welcome the department here today, bringing forward another supplementary estimate before the House.

Kind of dovetailing on what we’ve heard earlier from Mr. Bouchard regarding the additional costs here for the 802 bombers that we’re purchasing, I tried to pay particular attention to some of the description used earlier as to how come we kind of know this was coming. We know this was a multi-year purchase and that these airplanes are bought in US dollars. That’s a given. That’s how the industry works. But I want to zone in on one of the things that was said...

Does committee agree?

Pages 40 and 41, community health programs, infrastructure investments. Mr. Hawkins.

Alright, committee. We’ll commence after a short break.

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Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Abernethy.

I’d like to call Committee of a Whole to order. What is the wish of the committee, Ms. Bisaro?

Thank you, Mr. Moses. Minister Abernethy.

The Premier is also quoted in the Mineral Development Strategy: “The new strategy represents a commitment. The NWT is serious about addressing our investment challenges and unlocking the mineral potential of the territory.”

Can the Premier share with the House, how does this draft Protected Areas Strategy not conflict with our ability to unlock dismal mineral exploration numbers? Thank you.

Thank you, committee. Does committee agree that we’ve concluded consideration for Environment and Natural Resources?