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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Forest management, budget summary, operations expense, total operations expense, $28,686,000. Mr. Dent.

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I was wondering if I could find out where we are in the process of the air tanker contracts? Are we in the middle of the contracts or are we going out to tender for contracts? What is happening with the air tankers?

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Thank you, Mr. Dent. The Minister responsible for Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Mr. Antoine.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the air tanker contract we have with Buffalo Airways is coming up for re-tendering at the end of this fire season, which is in the fall. We are meeting with the proponents right now to listen to different proposals that are out there. Thank you.

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The Chair David Krutko

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Dent.

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. From that, can I take it there has been a letter or an invitation to different companies to make proposals? Is that how it is being handled?

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you. No, Buffalo Airways are meeting with our officials today. They are coming forward with a proposal. We want to listen to them to see what the proposal is going to say. From there, we will determine which way we are going to go. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Mr. Dent.

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Okay. I just want to be clear, because I thought I heard the Minister say they were looking at proposals from different proponents. At this point, it is one proposal that is on the table. Is that correct?

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Yes, that is correct.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Mr. Dent.

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

I have no further questions at this time, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Ms. Lee.

Committee Motion 3-14(5): Completion Of A Timber Inventory By 2003-2004 (carried)
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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I have a motion I would like to make under forest management. Mr. Chairman,

I MOVE that this committee recommends that the government complete a timber inventory by 2003-2004.

Committee Motion 3-14(5): Completion Of A Timber Inventory By 2003-2004 (carried)
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The Chair David Krutko

We have a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those against? The motion is carried.

We are dealing with forest management, budget summary, operations expense, total operations expense, $28,686,000.

Committee Motion 3-14(5): Completion Of A Timber Inventory By 2003-2004 (carried)
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Forest management, grants and contributions, grants, total grants, $100,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Total grants and contributions, $100,000.

Committee Motion 3-14(5): Completion Of A Timber Inventory By 2003-2004 (carried)
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Thank you. Information item, active positions, information item, lease commitments, infrastructure. Next information item, fur marketing service revolving fund. Page 11-31, details of work performed on behalf of others, which continues on to page 11-34. Total department, $3,190,000. Does the committee agree?

Committee Motion 3-14(5): Completion Of A Timber Inventory By 2003-2004 (carried)
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.