Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I recognize that it is the responsibility or total jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation, however I place forth the motion in anticipation and hope that the Minister of Transportation would be able to assist a community which is within his jurisdiction. I want to further note to the Minister that the roads which go through Wood Buffalo National Park, now currently from Hay River to Fort Smith, are not within his jurisdiction but he maintains them and takes responsibility for them.

Therefore I would like to ask the Minister when does he anticipate, seeing as there is snow on the ground and this road may be closed, to receive an answer and give the community of Fort Smith an answer as to whether he has the ability to assist in keeping that road open or not? Thank you.