Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Mackenzie Delta will be the high-tech hub of the Northwest Territories. Due to its northern location and the frequent passes of satellites, Inuvik is an ideal location for technology infrastructure. Since 2010 it has been home to the Inuvik Satellite Station Facility. With the completion of the Mackenzie Valley Fibre Optic Link, the Delta will be more connected to business than ever. The Government of the Northwest Territories has committed millions of dollars to the fibre optic line and the new Western Arctic Centre for Geomatics in Inuvik. But where...

Thank you, Ms. Green. To the motion. Mr. McLeod, our honourable Premier.

Thank you, Mr. Testart. To the motion. Mr. Simpson.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried. Thank you, committee.

---Carried

We will now continue to consider the details for the section, “Economy, Environment, and Climate Change.”

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I thank my colleague for his huge support on this amendment. Thank you very much.

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that Tabled Document 1-18(2), Proposed Mandate of Government of Northwest Territories 2016-2019, be amended on page 11 by inserting the words, “We will develop and implement the strategy to increase employment in the small communities.” Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Minister commit to discussing training opportunities with for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, and other relevant departments, to increase the number of Northerners involved in the research and development that is taking place in our back yard? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Can the Minister identify the jobs that may be available at the Inuvik Satellite Station Facility and the Western Arctic Geomatics Centre as a result of the completion of the Mackenzie Valley Fibre Optic Link?

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

We'll now continue to consider the details for the section, “Economy, Environment, and Climate Change.”

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in February 2010, the Hamlet Council of Fort McPherson passed a motion supporting the construction of an elders' homecare facility in the community. The hamlet council and community members were very happy when this $3 million facility was put in the GNWT's Capital Plan. Construction was scheduled for 2015-2016. Like every other community in the Northwest Territories, Fort McPherson is challenged to provide appropriate housing for its residents. Our esteemed elders deserve comfortable and secure accommodations during their golden years. This nine-unit...