Rocky Simpson

Thank you, Premier. If there's no further comments, I'll give oh.

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.

Clause 2, does the committee agree?

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?

Thank you, Minister Wawzonek. Are there any further questions I mean, comments? Ms. Martselos.

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...

Can we proceed to a clausebyclause review of Bill 47: An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, No. 2?

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.