Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize my constituent, Grace Martin, who will be a returning officer for the Mackenzie Delta. I know that she will do a great job. Also, our Chief Electoral Officer, Nicole Latour, and all your staff. Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my constituents of Aklavik, Fort McPherson, and Tsiigehtchic for the honour of representing the Mackenzie Delta for the last eight years.

Also, to my fiancee, Jamie, and my children for their love and support, especially while I am away from home for session, committee work, and constituency business.

Also, to my constituency assistant, Liz Wright, in Fort McPherson for your hard work and dedication over the last eight years. I'd also like to thank Eugene Pascal from Aklavik for being my contact person, helping when needed with...

Thank you, Ms. Green. Minister Cochrane.

Next, we have Industry, Tourism and Investment, tourism and parks, infrastructure investments, with information found on page 37 and 38, $3,102,000. Mr. Beaulieu.

Thank you, Minister McLeod. Minister Schumann.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

What is the wish of committee? Mr. Beaulieu.

Agreed. Thank you. Next, we have Environment and Natural Resources, environmental protection and waste management, infrastructure investment, $325,000, with information on page 19. Does committee agree?

Thank you, Minister McLeod. Mr. Thompson.

Thank you, Minister Schumann. Any further questions from committee? Seeing none, I will call the page again. Infrastructure, programs and services, infrastructure investments, $63,459,000. Does committee agree?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This pilot project started in Tsiigehtchic, actually, and I have been in full support of this program right from the start. I would like to ask the Premier: has the original pilot project now been turned into a permanent arrangement with Service Canada, and do you have plans to expand the federal part of the program to the remaining single-window service centres? Hopefully, that will be full-time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.