Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The road between Yellowknife and Rae has been a safety concern for many years. I understand the Department of Transportation will soon begin construction to pave and realign this portion of the highway. Mr. Speaker, my written question is:
1. How much money has been allocated to this project?
2. Over how many years will this project be undertaken?
3. How much money will be spent in each of these years?
4. Who are the contractors and for what portion of the contract have they been hired for?
5. Will local preference be taken into consideration when contracts are awarded?
6. Who will be taking the right of clearing of the highway?
7. Will the Department of Transportation use some principles it used for the residents of Fort Providence, such as local aboriginal negotiating the right of way work on a portion of the highway nearest to the community?
8. Will the majority of services be done by local businesses?
9. Will heavy equipment operators with journeymen tickets be given first preference in hiring?
10. Will the GNWTs share of the benefits of this project remain in the north, in the communities that are affected by this project?
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.