Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I noted from the Minister's opening comments that the department is planning the reconstruction of another eight kilometres on Highway No. 3 along with work on other highways. I would just like to say that I think this is an important highway to continue some work on. There is an expectation that work will be done on every highway in the Northwest Territories. I know that this highway, because of its traffic, is a very big concern to my constituents because of the safety. I have had, over the years, particularly in the last year, a large number of phone calls from constituents who are concerned about the safety of themselves and other people travelling that highway. I know right now as things stand, we are looking at a ten year program to redevelop the highway. I think that is way too long. We really must find a way to get some federal investment in that highway so it can happen much more quickly. I know the Minister talked about new federal money in his opening comments as something that they are going to be going after. There is only $600 million in the National Highways Program.
I remember attending a meeting earlier this year at which a department of highways official informed us that the estimate for bringing Highways No.1 and No. 3 was about $250 million. Could the Minister confirm that that is the approximate amount that it would take to bring those two highways to national standards?