Wally Schumann

Yes, this was a joint endeavour with the GNWT and the federal government. I don't know the exact numbers of our participation. I would have to get back to the Member on what the exact figures were on that.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. This program is a first come, first served application base. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes, the department is working with the federal government on that exact thing. As the federal government's contributed two-thirds to this project, I'm sure they're going to want to be a part of this grand opening and make sure everything is in place to celebrate it. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Of course they will be. Thank you.

As the Member is aware; we are working with all the people that are associated with this herd, from industry to NGOs to Aboriginal governments to boards. We are having consultation with these people ready to come up with a plan for this herd. As soon as we can come up with a schedule, how we are going to move forward with this -- the group is working on this, and we will share that with the Members and committee when possible. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. That would be a difficult question to answer because it's a community-based application and it varies year to year. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Highway patrol only patrols commercial traffic, not the general public. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. One of the things that we're also doing with this business case is we're already out doing consultation on this initiative, and that's some stuff that we'll be putting together as well. As far as the business case and getting it to committee sooner than later, I can't tell you the exact date, I know it's probably in draft form already, so as soon as we can get it done, sooner the better, we'll get it to the Members. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The short answer is yes. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I don't know if I can make this too short or not. GNWT is working through several avenues to address the impact of mineral exploration and development on the Bathurst herd. Actions related to individual projects are typically addressed through EAA assessments, regulatory permitting process through the development, and implementation and review of wildlife management and monitoring plans for proposed and existing developments. Specifically ENR remains engaged in a review process of proposed developments within the Bathurst range, for example Gahcho Kue and J-Pipe extension associated with Ekati...