Rocky Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, right now what's happening in Hay River is that the businesses that have been impacted are basically cleaning up, trying to repair, you know, damages. And the reality is that no one will break even. But what I'm hoping is that we can get them to close to break even as possible.

You know, the ones that are working, you know, they're making a paltry $20 an hour under the DAP process. So Mr. Speaker, will the Minister confirm if her department has identified or set aside funds specifically to assist those businesses affected by the flooding in the South Slave?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, during her visit to Hay River and meeting with business owners, does the Minister expect there will be businesses in the fishing, agricultural, and tourism sectors requesting assistance above what DAP may provide? Thank you.

I will now turn to the chair of the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment, the committee that reviewed the bill, for any opening comments on Bill 46. Mr. Bonnetrouge.

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Ms. WeyallonArmstrong.

Thank you, Minister. Mr. O'Reilly.

Thank you, Minister. Minister, would you like to bring witnesses into the Chamber?

Thank you, Ms. Martselos. Ms. WeyallonArmstrong.

Thank you, Ms. Cleveland. I will now open the floor to general comments on Bill 47. Mr. O'Reilly.

Thank you. Committee, we will take a short recess and resume with the first item.

SHORT RECESS

Thank you, Premier. Ms. Nokleby.