Kieron Testart

Thank you. And thank you to the Minister. Very good answers today, all positive; I like that.

Mr. Speaker, finally, we have an infrastructure deficit. Mines need clean energy. We can't get it to them. What's the Minister's plan? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. And, again, forgive me if I've missed overlooked this or have misheard this, but the change to March 1st in March 1st, what is that change? Thank you.

Thank you. So is this and is this meeting trends? Like, trends over the last couple fiscal years, or is this kind of an unanticipated increase yes, unanticipated usage rate that has resulted in the need for a supplementary appropriation? Thank you.

Thank you. I don't want to put a price on our mining industry but it's fundamental to our economy.

Mr. Speaker, another thing that we've heard is there's too much red tape. It's a very difficult regulatory process. Will the Minister commit to making regulatory improvements that will take small scale exploration projects out of the equation and create their own rules around it so we can get these projects off the ground sooner and they don't have to deal with as much regulatory red tape? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. And thank you for allowing me a second time to speak. So I apologies if I missed anything, but the $1.187 million for interritory child and family supports, can the Minister just explain that a bit more? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the $18 million related to public debt, what is the reason for the increase in expenditure? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. It's been a pleasure engaging with the witnesses. Nothing further.

Mr. Speaker, it is often said that history has a way of repeating itself and, surely, we can agree that's the case with our territory's mining industry. Just as we did 30 years ago when the gold industry began to wrap up, we are facing another round of mine closures.Today our diamond mines have at least past the halfway point to their operations with Diavik slated to close in 2026. It's not just our diamond industry either. Norman Wells is due to cease operations in 2026 as well. Those are two big hits to our economy that are just 24 months away.

The NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines recently...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. That's arising from this supplementary appropriation or the $5.5 million total? Thank you.

So just so the total expenditure's going to be just over $12 million, is that accurate? Thank you.