Mr. Speaker, all-weather roads in a number of different areas in the Northwest Territories are always at the top of our list. If we can find some federal investment to create all-weather roads into different areas, we certainly will pursue it. At this time, it's still the jurisdiction of the federal government. We are doing what we can to increase the season. We're putting in bridges. This year we have started a sign campaign; we're putting 650 signs over this year and next year onto the road. We realize that it's probably only half as much as what we really need, but it's going to really improve the safety of the road. We've also set a speed limit for the road that will also contribute towards the safety. We have increased enforcement. I'm not in a position at this point to point to any new dollars that we have to commit to an all-weather road, but I certainly will commit to the Member that I will continue to pursue it whenever I can at every opportunity that I have. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Michael McLeod on Question 519-15(3): Road Conditions In The Sahtu Region
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 2005. See this statement in context.
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Question 519-15(3): Road Conditions In The Sahtu Region
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 1st, 2005
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