Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Indeed, in terms of recreational facilities, in particular, the gymnasium for Nahanni Butte, I can just assure the Minister that it was my pleasure to deal with the department on that issue. I know that we are making some headway on that. I appreciate that fact. As well, I was talking to Fort Liard with the gas tax. Apparently, the agreement there is that it is based on collections. The Minister can correct me here, but I think it is 50 percent. The government will fund 50 percent of the gas tax as well as in the hamlets and settlements, but it is based on collections, so it is not actually based on the taxation roll that is there. Actually, it is what is collected. Apparently, that is the case for the community of Fort Liard. They are in a similar boat to Fort Resolution where, because of claimant issues and the band, there is no effort in trying to collect taxes. So that community cannot depend on the newfound bonus of the gas tax to subsidize or take care of its infrastructure deficit that they also have as long as we do. I am just wondering if the department was looking at that. Is there a way to maximize some benefit for communities like Fort Liard or Fort Resolution, Madam Chair?
Kevin A. Menicoche on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 1st, 2005. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 28th, 2005
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