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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Committee agrees. Moving on to page 13, Environment and Natural Resources, capital investment expenditures, questions or comments? Seeing none, I'll call the page. Environment and Natural Resources, capital investment expenditures, corporate management not previously authorized, $65,000. Forest management not previously authorized, $1,089,000. Water resources not previously authorized, $76,000. Wildlife not previously authorized, $1,345,000. Total department not previously authorized, $2,575,000. Agreed? Mr. Blake.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Frederick Blake Jr.

Frederick Blake Jr. Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just a couple of questions under Schiltee Rock Tower Upgrade, I know the Minister did say the contract was awarded, so, hopefully, the work will begin sometime soon here. The other one was Shell Lake Complex Replacement. I'd just like to know the status of that. I know it's much needed. You know, the buildings there look like they're ready to fall over, but I know it would be nice to know when these projects are beginning and completion dates. Thank you.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Blake. Minister.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the Member is correct. The contract for Schiltee Rock has been awarded. I'm not sure of the exact status as of today. I can commit to get that for the Member. Also, with the Shell Lake Complex Replacement, again, I'll get the exact details for the Member and will provide members of committee with an update, a written update. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Nothing further from Mr. Blake. Seeing nothing else from committee, I will again call the page. Environment and Natural Resources, capital investment expenditures, total department not previously authorized, $2,575,000. Agreed?

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Moving on to page 14, Finance, questions or comments on page 14? Finance, capital investment expenditures, Office of the Chief Information Officer not previously authorized, $33,000; Office of the Comptroller General not previously authorized, $117,000. Total department not previously authorized, $150,000. Agreed?

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Committee agrees. Page 15, Health and Social Services, questions or comments on page 15? Mr. Vanthuyne.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Cory Vanthuyne

Cory Vanthuyne Yellowknife North

Thank you, Chairman. Mr. Chair, I understand that with regard to the Stanton Territorial Renewal Project that there was a particular commitment on the government side to have to put funds forward. I recognize that we're in a P3 arrangement there that is providing a significant amount of financing.

I wonder if the department can -- I note that we're seeking to approve an $18, 847,000 carryover. What was the commitment of ours that we had to make to that project before using the P3 financing. What portion of this amount is that commitment? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Vanthuyne.

Mr. Kalgutkar.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Kalgutkar

Thank you, Mr. Chair. So the Member is right, it is P3 project, so it's partially being funded by the GNWT at about $200 million, and the rest of it being funded by BHP at $137 million or $138 million. This carryover that's in the estimates now is the carryover of part of the $40 million that was approved in the 2015-16 capital estimates, and it is now being carried because there was a bit of a delay in the project getting going. It is being carried over into this fiscal year. Thank you.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Kalgutkar. Anything further from Mr. Vanthuyne? Any further questions or comments for page 15? Mr. Nadli.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Michael Nadli

Michael Nadli Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'd like to seek clarification in terms of the intention of the community health programs. There's cited an amount of $200,000 for Providence Health Centre. Can I get some clarification on that? Thank you.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Nadli. Minister.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, this is ongoing construction. The project is nearing completion, the carryover's required to address deficiencies in the dental multipurpose room. The work is planned to start in the summer of 2016 and be completed prior to the fiscal year end. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

June 26th, 2016

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Mr. Nadli.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Michael Nadli

Michael Nadli Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Chair. No further questions.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Nadli. Anything further for page 15, Health and Social Services? Seeing nothing, I'll call the page. Health and Social Services, capital investment expenditures, administrative and support services, not previously authorized, $31,435,000. Community health programs not previously authorized, $32,935,000. Total department not previously authorized, $64,370,000. Agreed?

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

We move on to page 16. Industry, Tourism and Investment. Questions, comments? Ms. Green.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Julie Green

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I wonder if the Minister could just give a very brief explanation of what the mineral information tenure system is? Thank you.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Ms. Green. Minister.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I will go to Mr. Kalgutkar. Thank you.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Mr. Kalgutkar.