Thank you, Mr. Chair. I was fortunate enough to hold the portfolio of Transportation for a number of months when I was first elected as Cabinet Minister. At that time, we met with the other provincial Ministers in relation to the federal government and tried to stimulate discussion about highway infrastructure and what we can do. There is a national highway program out there, and the jurisdictions, as I am last aware, are still trying to ensure the federal government brings money to the table that we can focus on the national highway system.
The national highway system is based around highways that lead to the capital cities in each jurisdiction. The highway that leads from the Alberta border up to Yellowknife would be considered a priority highway. If the federal government were to put money into it, the crossing would have to be looked at.
So, yes, I think it is time again we pursue the federal government to realize that if it helps us develop, it will help itself by lowering the cost for keeping us going. I think we have to look at it long term. As well, it goes for the other highway strategies in the Northwest Territories. As I said in Caucus, I believe that if we can find some dollars towards a highway project and go to the federal government for matching dollars, that would put people to work in our communities. And that is vital. Thank you.