Rocky Simpson

Thank you, Madam Chair. Is any of this communicated to the schools? Because, you know, we are talking about trades, I guess to say specifically, just to give an option to people instead of going postsecondary route? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. So, you know, since you opened it up, what's the uptake been with the third and fourth and women in trade? Do you have any numbers or anything that you can provide us with? Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Chair. It just says trades and occupation so I expect that there's two different parts to it; is that correct? And if there is, what would the breakdown be or what would be the difference between trades and occupations? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, with what is taking place in the Ukraine, we need to talk about sovereignty protections and monitoring northern Canada. I also find it very disappointing that the federal government is not providing timely information that involves Russian nationals.

Can the Minister advise how her department will rectify this communication failure with the federal government? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Minister for that confirmation. And with the nationality of the passengers being Russian, I guess what's the current status of both the passengers and the aircraft at this time? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Madam Chair. The next one is there was a line item there for or there is one for Tulita Solar Project and, you know, that is done by the looks of it. And is there any other is there an indication that or is the department looking at any other projects? For instance, wind. Because Hay River being on the lake, it would be nice to see something being done with, you know, in respect to that in the South Slave. Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Chair. You know, again I just want to reiterate that, you know, that we do have northern businesses that do invest a lot here in the territories. You know, we have a lot of people up and down the Valley that are looking for work. And so I think it's very important when you do your assessment, you know, that we use that as a consideration as well. And I can understand the risk assessment. You know, I've got you know, I don't really have a problem with that because we don't want any major spills, especially in, you know, in our rivers or in any waters. So but, you know, just...

Thank you, Madam Chair. You know, I think that's an important area, you know, that some focus should go on just because of rising costs and, you know, in Hay River, for example, you know, last couple weeks ago, a lot of people got propane bills for a thousand plus dollars for a month. So, you know, it's getting a little bit scary out there for residents.

The next item is the incremental Arctic Energy Alliance programs. We showed revised estimates at 3,831. Now we're down to 1,585. Just explain that; thank you.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I guess the other thing about bringing it over the top is that, you know, it I suspect it'll impact, you know, the opportunities for jobs, opportunities for northern business as well. You know, we've got a number of fuel suppliers or middlemen here in the territories. And I wonder if that's taken into account as well as, you know, the impact on employment, the impact on business opportunities? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. And I just want to be clear, this isn't for me, because I usually just power along on my own power.

The next one here is business support program. Can the Minister just elaborate on what that actually is and give me some examples? Thank you.