Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Monday, March 8, 2010, I’ll move the following motion: now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Sahtu, that this Legislative Assembly requests that the Auditor General of Canada undertake a special audit of the Deh Cho Bridge Project and report thereon to the Legislative Assembly; and further, that this audit investigate the long-term financial implications of the partnership arrangement, compliance with the Financial Administration Act, Deh Cho Bridge Corporation Act and the financial policies of the Government of the Northwest Territories, value for money considerations, control, appropriation authority, reporting and adherence to standard public procurement practices; and furthermore, that the Auditor General investigate and consider any other factors that, in her opinion, she feels are relevant; and furthermore, that all employees and officials actively cooperate with the Auditor General in providing all appropriate documents, papers and information; and furthermore, that the government inform the Deh Cho Bridge Corporation and all relevant contractors of the nature and purpose of this special audit; and furthermore, that the Auditor General is requested to complete the special audit as soon as practicable and provide a report to the Legislative Assembly; and furthermore, that the Speaker formally transmit this motion and content of our proceedings today to the Auditor General of Canada for her consideration. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
