Rocky Simpson
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Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 114)
Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Ms. Semmler.
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 114)
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we talk about lessons learned and the lesson is that we have communities in flood zones. We have residents in flood zones. We have businesses in flood zones. That will not change. So when will the Minister start discussions with communities and federal government on what can be done to mitigate damage, or do we need to be taught further lessons and incur more costs before we take some action on mitigation? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 114)
Clause 4, does the committee agree?
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 114)
Clauses 11 to 15, does the committee agree?
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 114)
Thank you, Premier. If there's no further comments, I'll give oh.
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 114)
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I thank the Minister for that. It was a mouthful, and the flood still caught us off guard.
Mr. Speaker, can the Minister tell me what work, if any, is the department doing to assess those factors in the Hay River watershed that may lead to flooding? What, if any, flood monitoring reports has the department generated for the communities of Hay River and K'atlodeeche and are they shared with communities? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 114)
Clause 2, does the committee agree?
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 114)
Can proceed to a clausebyclause review of Bill 46: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act.
Committee, we will defer the bill number and title until after consideration of the clauses. Please turn to page 1 of the bill, Clauses 1 to 5. Does the committee agree?
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 114)
Thank you, Minister Wawzonek. Are there any further questions I mean, comments? Ms. Martselos.
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 114)
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the flooding that just occurred in the South Slave was, perhaps, the largest natural disaster this territory has ever seen. The number of persons and properties compromised was extensive. The cost for the initial response and evacuation, which include contractors, additional staff, equipment, transportation, and continued accommodation needs, will only increase. Private and commercial properties will require abatement, repairs, and possibly replacement. The DAP applications received may well exceed 400 and costing an estimated $150 million or more. In...