Mr. Chairman, I think it would be beneficial to everyone if the department could approach the federal government as another option for funding for access roads or all-weather roads into communities that are not on the existing highway system.

As the Member stated, we seem to be addressing more the need for new roads to serve industry. Maybe there is a need for an approach where we approach the federal government for funding to do surveys into supplying all-weather roads into those communities that are not involved in any kind of economic activities such as mining or oil and gas.

I would be happy to take the Member's comments and look into what process we could use to approach the federal government on this. Thank you.