Thank you, Mr. Speaker and good afternoon. Mr. Speaker, the breakwater is important to the economy of Broughton Island. Mr. Speaker, the breakwater was set up to reduce the force of the waves and to provide a sheltered place for the community to dock their boats, but there is not enough space to safely dock all the boats at the existing breakwater. An extension of the current breakwater is needed.
The extension is part of a long-term plan to improve the fishing industry in Broughton Island. Fishing is an important part of the local economy. As in other remote northern communities, employment opportunities are hard to find. The local fishing industry in Broughton Island provides seasonal income to many people. Many people in the community may not have a source of earned income otherwise.
The first phase was to build the existing breakwater and this has been done. The extension is the second and final part of the breakwater project. It is time for the Department of Transportation to finish what they started, Mr. Speaker. The people of Broughton Island and I look forward to the prompt completion of the breakwater. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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