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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.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Minister just led me on to my next question here. How much do ferry operations cost compared to a bridge? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
How much would it cost to retrofit the Merv Hardie compared to acquiring a new vessel?