Herbert Nakimayak

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just a few questions. The Minister is talking about this housing summit. I would just like to express a little bit of concern. Over the last couple of years, we have had some high winds in my region and it blew off a couple of roofs. I am just wondering if, when we get to talk about this housing summit, maybe we need to look at the types of houses that have been constructed in the region, more for stability. As I mentioned earlier in this sitting, we talk about climate change in the summertime, but we don't really talk about it in the winter, and the durability of...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate the Minister's commitment. Just on the last answer there, what is the timetable for upgrading electricity systems in Paulatuk, Ulukhaktok, and Tuktoyaktuk? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

That's all good news. Strong wind is a local resource in the community. I am looking forward to even more efficiency and a smaller carbon footprint. When can we expect an addition of a wind turbine or turbines in Sachs Harbour?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is very welcome news that the new power plant will be constructed in Sachs Harbour. My hope is that this will be a first step to reduce the cost of electricity for residents in the community and, of course, a cleaner source of energy.

Mr. Speaker, the current power plant is 43 years old, so there's plenty of room for improvement and modernization. I think we can expect a new 6-kilowatt plant to be more reliable when it goes into service in 2020.

The new plant is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the power plant by 283 tonnes per year and improve fuel...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. On page 77, on climate change, can I just get a little bit of information on the increase? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. On page 69, just getting back to some of my colleagues here, the on-the-land unit line there, the reduction, I have heard some of the reasons, but I am just looking at some other districts or other governments and self-governments around the circumpolar world. All of ENR's systems for mapping and tracking are very good. I am thinking from a community perspective. A lot of hunters sometimes go out on the land without a GPS or something to track, and a search costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. We have experienced them around this region here this past winter.

I am just...

When you have big announcements like that, and especially the one the Minister just mentioned, there is a chance to build capacity in the community, and I look forward to that. What is the government's plan to roll out more efficient power systems in Nunakput communities, including renewable energy components?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Earlier I spoke about the announcement for the Sachs Harbour power plant, and my questions are for the Minister of Infrastructure. We have heard that the new power plant in Sachs Harbour will be much more efficient than the old one, but it seemed to mention a lower power rate. I'm not sure if the Minister can answer this, but what can the community expect in terms of savings? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

That is all I have for this one right now. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Things like this, a few little dollars, can actually go a long way and save a lot in prevention. Other than that, I am looking at these other ones. You know what? I am not going to ask any more questions on this one, since I know that some of my colleagues have already asked and for the sake of time. I appreciate the response. Thank you, Mr. Chair.