Just with respect to highways, there are many, many kilometres that go through my riding. Second to housing, I get lots of inquiries about concerns about the conditions of the highway, and I would be remiss not to mention it this evening.
Of late, of course, is the condition of Highway No. 7. People are patiently waiting for it to get repaired. I think I brought it up in the House earlier today during question period, trying to get some answers about when the work will begin, et cetera. But I can appreciate as well, of course, Mother Nature has to cooperate. As long as there’s a plan in place, I can go home and let them know the work’s going to begin soon. That was the reason I asked the Minister to please draft a letter to the community. The leadership will be getting the phone calls and the e-mails, just as I am, too.
One of the particular things I wanted to achieve during this budget session was to ensure that chipsealing identified for Highway No. 1 and Highway No. 7 is in the capital plan. I’ve been working with the Minister on that, and of late he said it is in the capital plan. I’d just like to get some assurance it is, and where along the line it is, because we have several different types. Some are five-year; some are 15- or 20-year. And then there’s one way down the line. I’d like to know which one is on there, Mr. Chair. With that, I’d turn it over to the Minister.