Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. Mr. McLeod.

Okay. Thank you, Ms. Green. Mr. McLeod?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my final question: is there any added costs that's going to be added to this project because of the delays? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, just for the record, it's William Koe, Chief William Koe.

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My next question for the Minister is: what has caused the recent delays in the construction of the Fort McPherson elders' home, as we are almost a year into construction and only pilings have been in place?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize a well-respected elder in Fort McPherson, Mary Teya. I seen her earlier in the gallery. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, you know, my last visit to the community, and everybody in the community has noticed there is no material in the community, except some roofing. Usually you start at the foundation and work yourself up. I'd like to ask the Minister: is construction on track to be completed by November 2016? Also, when does the Housing Corporation anticipate that residents will be able to move into the completed units?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in follow-up to my Member's statement, I have some questions for the Minister of Housing Corporation. I'd like to ask the Minister: with the community meetings that the department held in Fort McPherson, what concerns has the community brought to the NWT Housing Corporation and how is the Housing Corporation addressing these issues? For example, relocation, landscaping, local hiring. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, I spoke in this House about the elders' home under construction in Fort McPherson. As I said, the Hamlet Council of Fort McPherson has supported this project since February 2010, and the council, not to mention the elders and other residents of Fort McPherson, are eager to see the units in operation. Communities all over the Northwest Territories face housing challenges, Mr. Speaker, and our elders and seniors are strongly affected. Fort McPherson is no exception, and our elders deserve quality shelter and our support as they age in their...

Mr. Speaker, the Minister just mentioned that the water level is too high at this time. I'm not sure who the Minister is getting his information from because I get this from the people that live in Fort McPherson that have traditional knowledge in that area. There's nothing wrong with the water level right now. Right now the landing should be in and you know if the inspections are complete there's no reason why the ferry is not in. I'd like to ask the Minister, when will the service begin on the Peel River ferry?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have questions for the Minister of Transportation. Mr. Speaker, since April many scientists predicted an early spring and also a number of elders, so we've had a lot of time to prepare for an early spring. With the early spring we’ve had why did the service begin this past Sunday afternoon in Tsiigehtchic and not any sooner? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.