Nahendeh

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Debates of , 16th Assembly, 4th Session (day 25)

Mr. Speaker... [English translation not provided.]

Mr. Speaker, I have spoken many times in the past about the need to improve the roads that link the communities of the Nahendeh riding and I would like to speak about it again. I am pleased with the chipseal work to be done on Highway No. 1 this year and the improvements to the access road to Jean Marie River, the construction of the access road for Nahanni Butte and the Shale Creek Bridge upgrade. I trust that the Department of Transportation will have everything scheduled by now and the work will be completed without a hitch this spring...

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 4th Session (day 25)

Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I initially was thinking that because they reprofiled the money and went in front of committee with the reprofile and just listening to the Minister’s arguments that they’re looking at assisting and augmenting some of the programs that we have in the regions and the communities, that’s something that I certainly would like to see, and I think Mr. Bromley, the mover of the motion, was quite adamant about not setting up another steering committee and making a bureaucratic process. Of course, it’s a concern for all MLAs, that the last thing we need is more...

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 4th Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I do have a committee motion I would like to read in. I am going to distribute it.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 4th Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Actually, I was looking at the conclusion of this page to go back to page 10-17, but I was looking to complete this page first.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 4th Session (day 25)

Mr. Speaker, that is what the constituents are looking for. They are looking for a fair independent review process for their issues of arrears, long-term arrears, et cetera, and refusals of the Housing Corporation for accessing programs. I would like to ask the Minister again. I thought the setup of this independent appeal system was imminent, and last spring and during the summer I am hearing again that it is imminent. Mr. Speaker, the importance of the appeal system is to have it established as soon as possible. Will the Minister do that? Thank you.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 4th Session (day 25)

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I guess one of the largest incomplete projects was the Highway No. 7 from the B.C. border to Fort Liard. What efforts and plans and how many kilometres will be completed this coming construction season?

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 4th Session (day 25)

I guess the most important question for the constituents is: will we be involved in another lengthy tendering process and awarding the contract where it will take us into late summer or fall to complete these projects, or can we get out of the gate early and complete these projects in the springtime?

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 4th Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, would like to recognize Mr. John Kearney, president of Canadian Zinc and frequent visitor to the community of Fort Simpson. Welcome to the gallery. Mahsi.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 4th Session (day 25)

Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Education, Culture and Employment immediately commence planning to ensure that a new school and gymnasium is included in the multi-year capital plan for the community of Trout Lake. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 4th Session (day 25)

Mr. Chairman, I seek Committee of the Whole’s indulgence. Can we turn back to page 10-17, Education, Culture and Employment?