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Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

Mr. Thompson.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Minister McLeod.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

Thank you, Minister Cochrane. Mr. Thompson.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. My last question is: are there any pilot-type projects under way or being planned? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

Thank you, Mr. Martin. Mr. Thompson.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Minister Cochrane.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I look forward to going through the capital plans for this department as noted here. There is a new facility going up in the riding of the Sahtu in particular, in the community of Tulita. As we know, Tulita has their encounters with varmints running around the property, and in order to attract new personnel, and preferably long-term employees of the department, facing the challenges like any other small community has, with limitations, including the high cost of living of groceries, for example. A new piece of property would really enhance the attraction of professional...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Minister Cochrane.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

I recall years ago going to school in Grollier Hall in Inuvik, and there was a research centre there. The building is still standing there. I guess it is the beginning of what could be a future research institution contributing to research such as permafrost and the effects of climate change, as we see so much of these days. Even the animals that are around in the North have not been around here 10 or 15 years ago. Is it the department's initiative to seek funding from the federal government to set up this institution in Inuvik?

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Minister Cochrane.