Robert Bouchard

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I indicated, I have questions about dredging in the Hay River area. I’m going to switch gears and maybe ask the Minister of MACA about the disaster mitigation and if there’s any funding available for dredging of the Hay River area.

Sorry, I forgot the total: $2.5 million.

Page 12-30, activity summary, economic diversification and business support, grants and contributions. Mr. Dolynny.

Question is being called. Motion is defeated.

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Committee, we are on page 5-9, information item, revenue summary. Any questions? Mr. Hawkins.

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. Minister Ramsay.

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. Minister Ramsay.

Thank you, deputy minister. Next on my list I have Ms. Bisaro, followed by Mr. Dolynny.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the days get longer and the spring comes closer, the community of Hay River needs to prepare again for break-up. As usual, I need to stand in front of this House and dredge up a similar statement that I’ve made about dredging the Hay River, the requirements that are needed in the community of Hay River for dredging.

This dredging is required for industry, it’s needed for the commercial fishery, it’s needed for recreational use and also needed for the public safety. As breakup goes on, if we dredge the Hay River there will be more capacity for that water and ice to...

Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. Minister Ramsay.

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. Minister Ramsay.