Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it's an awkward position the Member's putting me in. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to say that I'm always open for discussion on new concepts. The maintenance of highways and transportation systems is, for a large part, especially on our roads, is an essential service. I would have to be convinced that there is some benefit to changing from our approach that we are utilizing our own forces now, to going to a private contract with a contract crew. I would have to be convinced that there is some benefit and there is something to be gained. I would estimate that most of our employees are from the Behchoko area, or North Slave area. They're residents and a lot of them are long-term employees. So if the Member can convince me that there is some benefit, then we would certainly engage in that discussion; but until then, no, we won't consider that. Thank you.
Michael McLeod on Question 445-15(4): Local Involvement In The Maintenance Of Highway No. 3
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 445-15(4): Local Involvement In The Maintenance Of Highway No. 3
Question 445-15(4): Local Involvement In The Maintenance Of Highway No. 3
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 21st, 2006
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