Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Bouchard. Minister Beaulieu.

Good afternoon, colleagues. I would like to welcome you to Committee of the Whole and call to order. What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Menicoche.

Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. If I could get the Sergeant-at-Arms to please bring the witnesses into the Chamber.

Mr. Abernethy, would you like to introduce your witnesses to the Chamber, please?

Thank you, Minister Beaulieu. Final supplementary, Mr. Bromley.

Thanks to the Minister for the comments there. Public perception seems to be polarized on the issue on the use of cell phones while driving. Too many, as we indicated, are taking the chance of not getting caught, as they’re feeling no fear of such activity. Is it time to raise the stakes? I think many of us are saying yes.

Would the Minister consider improving the safety of our territory with an amendment of the act which authorizes the removal and confiscation of the illegal and dangerous use of a mobile tool while driving?

Thank you very much. I’d like to thank Mr. Beaulieu and his witnesses, Mr. Elkin and Ms. DeLancey. Any comments, Mr. Beaulieu?

Thank you, Ms. DeLancey. Mr. Bromley.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In my Member’s statement today I addressed the public’s seemingly lack of regard for distraction driving legislation as it pertains to cell phone use while driving. Can the Minister of Transportation indicate as to how many convictions, tickets and warnings have been issued in the NWT since the inception of this law as of January 1st of this year?

Turn to page 6-2, Health and Social Services, department summary, infrastructure investment summary, total infrastructure investment summary, $36.381 million.

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. I believe there was a third part of that question regarding next year’s plans. Mr. Beaulieu.