Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to present to the House Bill 49, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 20212022 to be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Minister. Pursuant to Rule 8.2(3), Bill 49, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 20212022 has been presented, deemed read for first reading for the first time, and is ready for second reading.
First reading of bills. Minister responsible for Finance.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake, that Bill 49: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 20212022 be read for the second time.
This bill makes supplementary appropriations for the infrastructure expenditures of the Government of the Northwest Territories for the 20212022 fiscal year. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Sorry, Minister. Please, we're doing the first reading of bills. I believe you had another first reading of bills. I know it's Monday, but... oh, you're on mute.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'm hoping very much that I have the right bill in front of me.
I am seeking to move, seconded by the honourable Member from Range Lake, that Bill 49, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 20212022 be read for the second time.
This bill would make supplementary appropriations for the infrastructure expenditures for the Government of the Northwest Territories for 20212022 fiscal year. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
The motion is in order. To the motion? No, that is bill to the principle of the bill? Sorry, to the principle of the bill?
Question.
Question has been called. All those in favour?
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake, that Bill 49, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 20212022, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Minister. The motion is in order. To the motion? Member for Frame Lake.
Merci, Monsieur le President. This is the infrastructure supplementary appropriation, and I voted against this at second reading but there's a couple of items that really cause me a lot of concern in here, is the use of fish habitat compensation funds for a bridge replacement in a completely different ecosystem. I just don't believe that that's appropriate, and I don't want to be seen as supporting use of fish habitat compensation funds in this manner
And secondly, the $2.75 million regarding the dispute around the letter of credit replacement fund for the Deh Cho Bridge, I believe that there needs to be a better and more transparent explanation to the public about what that is all about. I've heard complaints from a number of constituents about that as well so I will not be supporting this bill. Thanks, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Member for Frame Lake. The motion is in order. To the motion?
Question.
Question has been called.
