Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister Schumann.

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

Okay. Mr. Beaulieu.

Does committee agree that consideration of the Department of Public Works and Services is completed?

Thank you, Minister Schumann. Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses into the Chamber.

Minister Schumann, would you like to introduce your witnesses?

Thank you, Mr. Guy. Mr. Nadli.

Thank you, Mr. Nagel. Mr. Thompson.

Thank you, Mr. Guy. Mr. O'Reilly.

I'm asking the question if the Minister would entertain the idea of cost savings on a negotiable arrangement to hire local and supply local for the vehicle and eliminate the provision cost and the hotel cost for outside supervisors. Would the Minister accept that?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Each year the winter road project is supervised by outside supervisors brought in at a cost. The cost includes such things as the vehicle, gas, room and board, and a significant amount of overtime.

My question to the Minister of DOT is, utilizing the GNWT and SSI MOU, will the Minister consider hiring local residents for this year's season? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.