Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Another problem I have with the winter road closure is the way these roads are going to be closed. If they are going to be closed, sometimes huge tires are put in the way or there are snow banks that are put in place; the members of the community know when the roads will be closed and when they can't pass any more. So they are requesting that they be able to use the road as long as they can.

One of the points that we found out about, I would like to ask the Minister if it's true, is that the department plans to fine winter road offenders anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000 if they are caught on a winter road after closure. Thank you.