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Debates of , 17th Assembly, 4th Session (day 18)

I just didn’t want to, and I don’t want to, divulge confirmation information that was provided to the committee two weeks ago. In answering the Member’s question, those discussions are still currently underway. We are trying to sort those out. We’re working with the Inuvialuit on getting answers to those questions, and when we do have those questions fully answered and we have a package from the federal government, we’ll be back in front of committee and ready, willing and able to answer all the questions the Members have. Thank you.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 4th Session (day 18)

The fees related to airports were part of the overall fee review that took place last year and are detailed in this budget under revenue. Yes, we had some inflationary catch-up to do in a number of cases, and we’re coming forward with some new increases to some of those revenues, including those of airports.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 4th Session (day 18)

Getting back to cost recovery, if we had a request for the Cardinal from industry in using that to cross from Norman Wells or Tulita, that’s something that we would certainly consider on a cost-recovery basis. We could see how that progresses.

As far as marine traffic, I think that will be moving forward. There will be much more marine traffic this coming summer and the following summer with the advance of Husky’s all-weather road into one of their leases in the Sahtu. As well, Conoco has plans to build an all-weather road on the other side of the Mackenzie. As well, there will be more marine...

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 4th Session (day 18)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. When we get a response back from the federal government, we’ll be sure to share it with Members. As soon as we get word back from the federal government. Our ask was 75/25 and that’s the ask that went to the federal government.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 4th Session (day 18)

Thank you. The Member is correct; that was for the Deh Cho Bridge, the remains there are $6,000 and that’s chargeback expenses. Thank you.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 4th Session (day 18)

Madam Chair, we continue to work on the Road Safety Plan. It is still a work in progress. As to the date, I would be guessing. As soon as it’s done we’ll be back before committee with that plan. Thank you.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 4th Session (day 18)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Member knows that we haven’t gotten the approvals back from the federal government, and the Member also is well aware of the fact that the Department of Transportation appeared before the Standing Committee on Priorities and Planning two weeks ago, and provided a thorough update on what the risks were and where the project numbers were at.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 4th Session (day 18)

Most would be a year but it’s a cycle where you would have to go through the accreditation. Yes, most cases are on an annual basis.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 4th Session (day 18)

Thank you, Madam Chair. There is a reduction of $2.4 million as it relates to the Deh Cho Bridge and the Merv Hardie ferry. We are going to be making some decisions on perhaps relocating the Merv Hardie ferry to Tsiigehtchic. Those discussions are underway and we’re doing the analysis now. We wouldn’t have any plans to dispose of another ferry.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 4th Session (day 18)

That would be the Department of Transportation.