Rocky Simpson

Thank you, Madam Chair. What is the breakdown of the revenue there between freight, deck freight, and fuel? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I'd just like to talk a bit about marine and the ferries. What we have here is, I think, an aging fleet. They're probably upwards of 40, 50 years old. At some point, we're probably just patching them and giving them a little bit more life. I would like to ask if there's been any planning with respect to building new vessels or doing any real major retrofits to the ones that we have in the fleet right now? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. That is all.

Thank you, Madam Chair. No, that's fine. I can look at it, and if I have further questions, I can ask the Minister at a later date. Thank you.

Take a look at utilities, and I notice that there is an increase there, about $2.5 million, I think. What caused or what is the result of that number increasing? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. With respect to the $12.38 million, the government has changed over some of their energy requirements to biomass. How much of that cost, or does any of it, come out of this $12.38 million? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I previously said, if we are expected to grow the industry, then we have to provide the support and tools required to make that happen. We can start with our institutions, such as corrections facilities. As both these facilities are under the responsibility of the same Minister, will the Minister of ITI commit to working with the Minister of ECE and Justice to establish small-scale greenhouses on institutional grounds to further the interests of the agricultural sector? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to see those, see where that distribution is because, when you go outside of Yellowknife and pretty well predominantly First Nations Indigenous communities, I just want to see what the buy-in is in those communities and the understanding as well of these programs and if they actually know they are available. The other thing that I would like to know, as well, is: I have got no problem with energy and strategic initiatives. I think we have to look down the road, and as much as I am an oil and gas guy, I realize I have to adapt and change. I would like to...

The agriculture strategy states that, in order to develop the agriculture sector, regulations, legislation, and policies are required at all levels of government to enable the sector to grow and function. Under current legislation, the NWT's agricultural sector has limited room to grow. Production of meats and fish are two areas of concern. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister confirm what, if any, progress is being made with respect to addressing the issue of legislation and policy that is happening in our agricultural sector?

Thank you, Madam Chair. With respect to the $12.39 million, what percentage of those funds would actually stay in Yellowknife versus going out to projects in the communities? Thank you, Madam Chair.