Tom Beaulieu

Marci cho, Mr. Speaker. [English translation not provided.]

Mr. Speaker, today, I wish to talk about the land lease policy of the Department of Lands. Previously, I had asked the Minister about the land lease policy and he expressed the policy was fair, yet the elders who are living on the land cannot afford it.

At this time, the land lease policy indicates that the land is based on 10 per cent of the value per year, so people who live in small houses on small lands worth about $40,000, $50,000, are paying $4,000 or $5,000 in lease costs; if they are elders, they get a 50 per cent exemption, and...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, when utilizing the Phase 1 that has been completed and the adult learning centre, is one of those places where the high school is located at this time? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I had talked to a high school student from Lutselk'e, and I asked him why he was in town this time of the year, why he was in Yellowknife. He said "because we have no school." I am wondering what the situation with, I understand this is not purely a capital item, but Mr. Chair, bear with me, I am trying to determine when it would be done, or even if that is the case, that there is no actual high school operating this season. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I have no further questions for the Minister. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, on the bridge rehabilitation and replacement, BCP, bundle number 2 various, has the rehab and replacement to be completed in 2022. I am assuming that the one on Big Buffalo River will be completed soon as they are working on it. What is the schedule for the Hay River and Frank Channel bridges?

Mr. Chairman, I move that consideration of Tabled Document 416-18(2), Capital Estimates, 2018-2019, now be concluded and that Tabled Document 416-18(2) be reported and recommended as ready for further consideration in formal session through the form of an appropriation bill. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, committee would like to consider Tabled Document 416-18(2), Capital Estimates, 2018-2019, with the Departments of Infrastructure and Education, Culture and Employment. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I am wondering if the Minister can advise me when the technical evaluation would occur. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I would like to ask the Minister if Regular Members will have an opportunity or a chance to have input in the land leasing policy that is in place now.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I would like to ask the Minister what the schedule is for the new retrofitted adult learning centre for Ndilo. Thank you, Mr. Chair.