Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My statement today is about the condition of Highway No. 3 from Stagg River to Yellowknife. Since spring, the condition has deteriorated and is now a safety concern. It seems that the maintenance on this stretch of highway, although it is being done, it is not effective.

Mr. Speaker, I have noticed that more time is spent on repairs than on maintenance. I have to say that if more time was spent in early spring on this road in the maintenance part, then we would not have to worry about repairs in the middle of summer.

Mr. Speaker, I will have questions during question period on this matter. Thank you.

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