Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, over the last couple of years the department has had in the neighbourhood of $50 to $60 million each year, so I am sure that the department can find some funds available. Moving forward, would the department set aside some funds for communities throughout the territory to complete their firebreaks to protect their communities? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. Minister Abernethy.

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. Minister Abernethy.

Thank you, Minister Abernethy. Any further questions, Mr. Beaulieu? Thank you. Next, we have Mr. Thompson.

As I mentioned in my statement, the community did put forward a proposal, which was so close to being approved, but then things got so busy with the fires down in this area. What resources are available for communities to implement their community wildland fire protection plans?

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. Minister Abernethy.

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. Minister Abernethy.

Thank you, Minister Abernethy. Next, we have, Mr. Beaulieu.

Under the current funding here, it should be available to all seniors. It seems pretty specific to one area whereas, say in the Delta, we don't have much for NGOs up in the Beaufort Delta region; there are very limited programs that elders up in that area can access. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just a couple of questions. On page 169, On-the-Land Healing Fund, I raised a number of questions on this in the past budget, as well. I would just like the breakdown of what actually goes to the communities. I know most of it does go to the land claim groups. I know in the communities, they want to do a number of programs. There is Fort McPherson, Aklavik, Tsiigehtchic. I would just like to know the actual number that is broken down available to each community to access. Thank you.