Daryl Dolynny

Could we get some clarification? Is this a one-time allotment to the NWT Energy Corporation or is this a multi-year program? I guess what I’m looking for is, what is the long-term strategy? Is this multi-year funding or one-time funding?

The motion is carried. Sorry. Committee, upon review, one Member was not in her seat. As a result of process, this is now a tie. The Chair will vote to the motion and, as usual, to continue the spirit and prolong discussion and debate, the Chair will vote in favour of the motion. The motion is carried.

Committee, this concludes our deliberations today with the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment. I would like to thank Ms. Magrum and Mr. Vician for your time today. Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort our witnesses out of the Chamber.

Committee members, I would direct your attention to the...

Thank you, Minister McLeod. Thank you, Mr. Blake. Any further questions, Mr. Blake? Thank you. Moving on with questions on this page I have Ms. Bisaro.

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. Mr. Menicoche.

Page 5-49, NWT Housing, Ms. Bisaro.

Committee, 5-56. Mr. Bromley.

By no means do I want to direct the spending of Cabinet. The suggestion is if we’re looking for new monies and new opportunities, that’s basically why I posed the question. Here’s an opportunity to put much needed funds to really have a true impact on the cost of living here for the Northwest Territories.

Just one other question with respect to this energy budget and everything. The NWT power system has been discussed a number of times here in the House, and the formulation of a plan, grid efficiencies or grid expansion. Can the Minister indicate, if this is entirely an important focus for...

Thank you, committee. If I can get committee members to return to 12-7 for the department summary. Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment. Mr. Menicoche.

Seeing none, 5-52, NWT Housing Corporation, information item, finance and infrastructure services, grants and contributions. I have Mr. Blake.

We know that there have been discussions in the past regarding the formal review process, as indicated in the House. Can we get an indication as to when Members will be able to see the interim or the final report from this process? Thank you.