First of all, I would like to thank my colleague for her kind offer of assistance. I know this is important that my Member for Iqaluit scoffs. I would like to remind my colleague that I do appreciate her assistance in her ongoing support that we frequently have been able to get over the last year or so on this important issue. However, the meeting with Mr. Martin and Ms. Stewart is a political one and it is government to government. That would be difficult. I think in our initial discussions with Mr. Rothwell if there is clearly a requirement for any additional discussions as it relates to your constituency or for that matter my honourable colleague's constituency. I am sure both Mr. Kakfwi and myself would only be too happy to try to find a way in which to bring you into the discussions. Thank you.

Oral questions. Mr. Picco.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories recently lost a judgment where this government had excluded about 1,000 employees from the government department unit. I wonder if the Minister for FMBS would update this House on that judgment. Thank you.

The Minister of the Financial Management Board, Mr. Todd.

Good question by my honourable colleague from Iqaluit. I applaud him for it. The Labour Relations and Compensation Division has written to the union to advise that it has reviewed the court's decision that once the re-address is paid out appropriately, re-address will be paid out once the union provides appropriate documentation to the employer, that is, us. The union has written to the Minister advising that they would like to meet to discuss this issue. In addition it has set up positions to re-address. We have set up our position on re-address what it has been outlined in the judgment. We are committed as I said to ensuring that the award is followed and we look forward to discussions with our colleagues in the bargaining unit, UNW.

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Picco.

Mr. Todd.

Well, my honourable colleague knows that, as an old union organizer, it would be inappropriate for me to make any comment as what the ultimate cost would be on this issue. Therefore, at this time, it would be inappropriate for me to make any comments with respect to expense. Thank you.

Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Enuaraq.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question will be directed to Minister responsible for Transportation. I will try and make this as clear as possible. Is it illegal for any vehicle to cross the runway before and after a landing of the aircraft? Thank you.

That is a legal opinion. If the Minister wishes to respond to that, Mr. Antoine.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Department of Transportation follows regulations that are from the federal government. We follow these regulations for a lot of reasons mainly for safety reasons. In the airport, we try not to allow vehicles to cross the airport. I know in some cases, particularly in the honourable Member's riding in Clyde River, there is a situation that exists which we are trying to correct at the present time. Thank you.

Oral questions. Mr. O'Brien.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister responsible for Transportation. Mr. Speaker, the new bridge to Whitehills Road in Baker Lake was scheduled to be installed and put in place this summer, at least before year's end. Can the Minister confirm whether this work has been delayed and if the bridge will be installed before the year is over? Thank you.

The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Antoine.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am aware that there is some delay in the construction of the bridge over the river out of Baker Lake on the access road. I think at this point in time I am aware that there is going to be a delay for perhaps another year. Thank you.

Oral questions. Supplementary. Mr. O'Brien.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this bridge has been sitting on shoreline for the last number of months. Can the Minister explain why there will be another delay in this project? Thank you.

Mr. Antoine.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I do not know the exact details as to why it has been sitting on the shoreline and why it has not been installed. I do not have the detailed information on that. If you allow me, I will get back to the honourable Member with this detailed information. Thank you.

Oral question. Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.

Mr. Speaker, will the Minister make every effort to try to ensure that this bridge is installed and whichever road blocks are in the way that they will be removed so the bridge could be in place before year's end? Thank you.

Mr. Antoine.