Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you for that answer. I have been involved in the resource committee, where we have had some drastic cuts in the last number of years to the Department of Transportation budget.

I think one thing this government has not really felt the impact of is the effects of the environment. We are having problems getting our winter roads in because we are having changes in the temperature. We are having problems moving goods and services.

Due to that problem, this government has to keep in mind we are accountable to all residents in the Northwest Territories, especially when dealing with the problems we are seeing with the winter road construction this year. The time limits are getting smaller and smaller. In some cases, the season is becoming a cost barrier to this government.

I would like to ask the Minister what this government is doing to develop strategies to extend the length of time we could use our winter roads and other highways?