Mahsi, Chair. Just to further elaborate on what Mr. Hawkins highlighted, the 273 as opposed to 337 last year in cutbacks. We understand that the department had to cut in some areas, but, at the same time, I think we really need to highlight the success of this program. Whati and Wekweeti specifically have truly benefited from this program, where Wekweeti is building a road to a graveyard and Whati has built a road and is still maintaining a road to the falls. So they are expecting this year to apply for $50,000 again. As I stated, there are going to be cutbacks, so it's back to $40,000. I think this is going to create some challenges in the communities to say there are cutbacks in funding. At the same time, I think we need to consider the importance of having this program in the communities, especially in the isolated communities that don't have access roads, Mr. Chair. I would just like to highlight that to Committee of the Whole here, that this is a concern to us, especially in the outlying communities. I am wondering if the department would consider...I am not sure what the answer would be, but $50,000 was there and the community is looking forward to that again this year. Mahsi.
Jackson Lafferty on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 2006. 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 16th, 2006
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