Louis Sebert

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I will give some brief outline about the resource centre/library, and then if I may defer to my deputy minister here.

Now, the old library on the first floor is still open to lawyers and others by appointment. I think they've only had one non-lawyer, one or two at most, seeking to get into the library. It's not as though there's nothing there. We are making plans for a resource centre.

Perhaps at this point I could turn the matter over to Mr. Goldney and he could provide some further information. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

My understanding is that the lease is up in 2021, but there's an option for a five-year extension to 2026, I assume. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Yes, Mr. Chair, I think we are looking at somewhat of a scaleddown project, but if I might defer to the deputy minister for details? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. There are two major projects we are talking about in this area of security. One is to install fencing in response to the incident, the escape that took place in August of 2016, and the other is to mark the property line of the facility.

With respect to the critical incident response, if I can use that term, that is to secure the yard used for inmate programs. Again, it was obvious that security had to be enhanced after the escape in 2016, and my understanding is that, since that time, this portion of the facility has not been used. A budget was approved for this work, and...

Yes, I would like to bring in witnesses, please.

As this House knows, we have invested a considerable amount of money in this project. We do not want to cut that loose unless there appears to be no hope at all of getting these generators. If, however, it does come to that, we will have to go out for an RFP because we do need these generators.

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. Looking at the fiveyear capital needs, so 20192020 to 20232024, there are some projects, if I can just identify them for you. There is replacement of shop space in Fort Smith. There is a small warehouse in the community that transferred to the government in 1987 and will require a major retrofit. There is also a fiveyear needs assessment which would include a coldstorage space in Inuvik. There is presently a coldstorage and heated shop in Inuvik leased from the federal government, but those leases expire in the next couple of years. If they are not renewed, we would...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. To my right is Willard Hagen, the deputy minister. To my left is Brenda Hilderman, the director of finance and administration. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have no opening comments.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. No, we are not doing that. Thank you, Mr. Chair.