(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I have stated before, the constituents of Grise Fiord and Resolute ... (Translation ends) ... those communities are colder, darker, windier and further north than most other communities in the NWT. In fact, as we know, Grise Fiord is the most northern community in North America.
Mr. Speaker, I had a little research done about the climate in Resolute Bay. I learned, for example, that the temperature in Resolute Bay, on average, never goes above minus eight Celsius during May. That is the warmest it gets in Resolute Bay in an average month of May.
If you think May in Resolute Bay is cool, the winter months are extreme. For example, in January, February and March, on average, the warmest it gets is between minus 27 to minus 29 Celsius. The coldest temperature in February and March, on average, is minus 36 to minus 37 degrees Celsius. Added to those cold temperatures, it is a steady north wind which averages over 20 kilometres per hour all year round. These are tough conditions in which to expect little children to skate outdoors. In contrast, Yellowknife, for example, can warm up to an average of plus 10 degrees Celsius in May, and as warm as minus 12 or minus 20 Celsius in April or March, on average.
Mr. Speaker, I know that the Minister and her staff are looking at ways of dealing with these problems. I thank her for that. However, Mr. Speaker, I want Members of this Assembly to appreciate that we have a good reason for asking for modifications to the community outdoor rink program ... (Microphone turned off)