Wally Schumann

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The $67 million is part of the capital costs for constructing the Whati road. For O and M maintenance, that will be built into the O and M budgets. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I think even before we share it publicly, when we go through business plans we'll probably share them with committee beforehand. I hope that addresses the question. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Between the questions that I get in the House about this section of road and other pieces of section of the Northwest Territories that are challenging, and the conversations I have with the general public, I do not believe they would be very receptive to the idea of us going back to gravel.

Even though I believe what the Member is saying, that it would probably address some of that stuff in maybe a little different manner, the general public, I think, wants to see chipseal on this section of the highway. We have prioritized the most challenging areas, like we said, from...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to thank the Member for commending the department. They are doing a great job communicating the situation that is taking place there on the Liard ferry. They are using our public communications through our Twitter feed and our websites and stuff, and reaching out to industry within the community. They have already had a number of discussions with industry, the Northern Store, the local contractors, and such. From my understanding, most people are well aware of this situation and have got everything into the community that is needed. There is a little bit of...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I do not think any jurisdiction in Canada is going to go out there and publicize in their tourism information pamphlets the condition of their highways across this country. What is posted is the speed limits, and that is what is posted along the highway. It is based on the condition of the highway for safe-travelling public to travel on this section of highway, and that is what we will continue to do. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. When we bring forward the business plan for the YZF, it will be published publicly. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The department will have to have a look at this and see what we can share without jeopardizing the procurement process of this project. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

We already provide a safe operating surface if you drive to the speed limit that is posted on the highway. It is a posted speed limit that makes it safe to commute on that section of highway, and we will continue to monitor the situation going forward.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The data we have on permafrost degradation indicates this road is continuing to settle and will probably be continuing to settle for the foreseeable future. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. On my left is Jayleen Robertson, assistant deputy minister; and on my right, is Mr. Paul Guy, deputy minister of Infrastructure.