Madam Chair, the intent of Corridors for Canada II was to carry on with a number of the initiatives that we had started off with with the funding from Corridors for Canada, the first document that we submitted and received money for. We wanted to continue. We wanted to make sure there was a smooth transition for when the dollars were all spent. Those projects are supposed to be coming to an end; 2008-2009 are the final projects. We were hoping to have new dollars to commit to the ongoing work that's required in the Mackenzie Valley, and the Highway No. 5, 6 and 7, and all the different highways where we need to invest new dollars. So we have had opportunity to talk to the previous infrastructure Minister and there was really some good indicators that there was going to be another infrastructure program rolling out very soon. We still take comfort in the fact that the new government, the Conservative government has indicated that there will be some investment in infrastructure, and that gives us a level of comfort. We haven't heard anything in the area of actual investment in roads or road systems, so we will be making contact and having that discussion as soon as we can.
Michael McLeod 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 15th, 2006
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