Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to begin my Member’s statement today giving best wishes to the NWT Fishermen’s Federation who are hosting their annual general meeting today, and apologies that I cannot be there for them. However, I would like to discuss the fishing industry in my Member’s statement today.
The NWT Fishermen’s Federation has been a vital part of the Hay River industry and a traditional economy in the Hay River area. I am concerned with the future of the industry. Some of the issues that are faced by the industry right now are the high costs of gasoline, training and getting people to join the industry, opening up new markets, and supporting through all of our commercial organizations and government facilities.
I would like to know today, with my questions to the Minister of ITI, how the department has been involved in this NWT Fishermen’s Federation. My questions today will be for the Minister on how the department is working on new programs to develop the NWT fishers in the Northwest Territories. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Bouchard. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Menicoche.
