Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Minister Cochrane. Mr. Nadli.

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister Cochrane.

Mr. Nadli, could you refer to which page your question was on?

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister Cochrane.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm just looking at operations on page 239, the program detail. I understand my colleague in the Delta's concerns. As you all know, we had a near miss last year where a tanker actually partially did go through the ice on Bear Lake. If it had in fact gone through, it could have created a catastrophe for downstream communities.

I am glad to see the operations as it is covering some extra allowances for the winter roads, whether it is north of Yellowknife. Hopefully, some of those monies might be increased for additional flooding requirement to minimize the risk and ensuring...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. My question is on page 236. On the NWT generator efficiency allowance, there is $300,000. As I read the explanation on the back, I am just wondering: why is PWS budgeting $300,000 for the Power Corporation when maybe the Power Corporation could sustain their own? So maybe a little explanation on that allowance? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I do have concerns in this department, but as we move on, we will address them. The concerns are more directed: if you are going to do something, try to put the review, resources, and the time to do it right. Part of doing it right would include review of some of our activities that took place here in 1995, when the amalgamation and reductions exercise that the government at the time were done. There is a history to reflect on, some of the mistakes and challenges faced at that time. Sure, the economics and the organizations were quite different at the time, but still a...

Will the Minister look into it and get back to me, please? If so, when?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Following up on my Member's statement here. Despite the challenges resource developers face today, it is important to understand that the non-renewable resources are the NWT's natural long-term strengths. My question today is for the Minister of Lands: how is this government, through the land-use planning process, working to conclude withdrawal of lands referred to as 41 in the Naats'ihch'oh Park area east-west of Tulita? Thank you.

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. I am glad that it is being addressed and being considered, I would say. Just moving up the ladder to regional projects here, on the same page, is there any money destined for my new office in the Sahtu for regional projects, Mr. Chair? Thank you.