Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Blake. Minister McLeod.

Does committee agree?

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Moving on with questions I have Mr. Bromley.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I do have a motion here with respect to this page. I move that this committee strongly recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories take immediate action to increase funding identified for the tourism industry contribution in the amount of $600,000 for the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment under the tourism and parks activity.

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. For that we’ll go to Minister Ramsay.

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. A bit of a hypothetical question, but I’ll allow an answer. Mr. Stewart.

Page 5-56, NWT Housing Corporation, information item, programs and district operations, grants and contributions, contributions. Are there any questions?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Earlier today I made reference to a tragedy in the Yellowknife community this past summer. Again, it’s important to share our thoughts for the Hardy family as I continue with this conversation.

The community and the NWT have been debating about helmet legislation and who should spearhead such legislation. I agree, as I said in my Member’s statement, it might be a bit premature to consider this legislation in the House, but I do encourage municipalities to further this process.

I believe this government could have more impact and effectiveness in the education and...

In the spirit of transparency and accountability, whether this question is asked here or asked in public accounts, how are these performance measures being able to be communicated to standing committee as a way of keeping track of the performance grading of the corporate management of this department?

Thank you, Madam Chair. Would the Minister characterize this as a balloon payment that came and originated from the Opportunities Fund?