As you know, these roads in the Northwest Territories are very challenging to the department. We have special, unique, harsh climates to worry about in terms of how our roads are put together. That’s why this department is investing strongly in our roads, as the Premier’s indicated in his budget speech, with strong investment to all the region.

You know, Mr. Speaker, that Nahendeh in the last year, 2007–2008, had the highest percentage of investment as a constituency in transportation areas. So we will continue working on the system infrastructure. Once we know that, we will put our initiative toward opening up the roads for the people of Nahendeh and Liard who use that road. The priority in our government is safety, and we want to make sure that safety of all the travelling public is foremost with all our officials working in the department.