Rocky Simpson

No questions, no. Yes, just back to the agricultural opportunities, I guess my concern is that we have an agricultural strategy in place but we have no land available to actually do anything, especially in the South Slave and the Deh Cho area. I am wondering if there is anything that this department can do to make lands available for agricultural use. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. He can give it to my in writing. Just one more item: the $303,000, is that money, those funds, fully spent each year, or are there some that are not used? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. Are these directors primarily living in the Northwest Territories or are some from southern Canada? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. With respect to, I guess, lands and unsettled areas, like the South Slave for instance and the Deh Cho, ITI developed an agricultural policy or a strategy. I am just wondering. I hear concerns, I guess, from people who want to do agriculture and they don't have access to lands, except for little plots, possibly. Is your department looking at maybe how to resolve that and allow some lands to be made available for agricultural use? Whether it's only one year at a time, people are looking for something to expand that market. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair, and I thank the Minister for the answer, and that's all the questions I have. Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Chair. The other one of the concerns that people had was that, like, I am not quite sure what the cost of the commercial lease would be, but would it equate to what it would be for an agricultural lease in Alberta, say? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I guess after listening to the Member for Frame Lake's comments and the number of people who have come in front of the board, which sounds like nil, I have a question about having that board in place, as well. The only thing that would, I guess, stop me from saying "get rid of it" is that it's job creation and that is what we are looking for here in the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Madam Chair. Just a comment.

Thank you, Madam Chair. How long have these directors been in place? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Yes, thank you. Just on the $303,000 and the board: what is the board make-up? Who are the board members, or where do the board members come from, and how long have they be on there? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, I am going to speak about, yes, fishing. The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment developed the NWT Commercial Fishing Strategy during the life of the last Assembly. Since its development, many people and organizations have come forward and advised that they were not adequately consulted during the creation of the initiative. In fact, some pointed to location of the building, unnecessary size, and functionality of the proposed fish plant as they fear the current viability of the business is not there. Some were quite astounded to see the bids received...