Robert Bouchard

Page 244, regional operations, active positions, information item. Questions?

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Minister Beaulieu.

Obviously, the Minister is answering some of those questions, but the $1.5 million that the government has committed, have we got any commitment from the federal government to leverage any of our money to build this fish plant? We know it is going to cost more than $1.5 million. Has the Minister been able to obtain any financing from the federal government? Thank you.

Management and recruitment services, active positions, information item. Questions?

Thank you, Minister Beaulieu. Ms. Beard.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Recently, the Department of ITI launched a new brand promoting Great Slave Lake fish. The Hay River MLAs were pleased to participate in the launch in Hay River. We would like to thank the local ITI staff as well as Super 8 and Steve Anderson. I would also like to thank Poison Graphics for my apron. It was exciting to encourage Northerners to buy more local fish.

As you know, Hay River has a strong history in fishing. In the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s we had many fishing companies in Hay River. The fishing industry has changed. We have a few dedicated fishermen currently that...

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Minister Beaulieu.

Thank you, Ms. Beard. Ms. Bisaro.

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Deputy Minister Desjardins.

Thank you, Minister Beaulieu. Deputy minister.