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Committee Motion 377-19(2): Committee Report 45-19(2): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Bill 60: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Okay, thanks, Madam Chair. How much is being budgeted for that in 2023-2024? Thanks.

Committee Motion 377-19(2): Committee Report 45-19(2): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Bill 60: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Minister.

Committee Motion 377-19(2): Committee Report 45-19(2): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Bill 60: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
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Diane Archie

Diane Archie Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, we're looking at around $9 million. Thank you.

Committee Motion 377-19(2): Committee Report 45-19(2): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Bill 60: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Member for Frame Lake.

Committee Motion 377-19(2): Committee Report 45-19(2): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Bill 60: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Thanks. How much of that's carried over? Thanks, Madam Chair.

Committee Motion 377-19(2): Committee Report 45-19(2): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Bill 60: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Minister.

Committee Motion 377-19(2): Committee Report 45-19(2): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Bill 60: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
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Diane Archie

Diane Archie Inuvik Boot Lake

Sorry, can I ask the Member to repeat the question.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

How much is that carried over?

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Diane Archie

Diane Archie Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, I don't have that number in front of me. I might have to get back to the Member. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Member for Frame Lake.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Yeah, thanks, Madam Chair. I think a lot of it is. But when does the department expect to make a submission to, say, the land and water board for permits, licenses, to carry out that project? Thanks, Madam Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Minister.

Committee Motion 377-19(2): Committee Report 45-19(2): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Bill 60: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
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Diane Archie

Diane Archie Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, we're looking at in the year 2024. And if I can ask Mr. Jenkins to just speak a little bit more about that. I'm sure the Member won't be happy with me just throwing out a year so I think it's -- I think it would be appropriate for Mr. Jenkins to speak more.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Answer it really quick. Thank you. Mr. Jenkins.

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Jenkins

Yes, thanks, Madam Chair. So the Minister's right, looking at 2024, with environmental engineering work occurring up to that point. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Member for Frame Lake.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Yeah, thanks, Madam Chair. I would be -- I'll be very concerned if this government continues to push and then actually apply for the road while the regional study's going on. I just don't think that's a good idea. The whole idea of a regional study is to actually allow some time to carefully consider the future of the area. So proceeding with regulatory applications, getting into an environmental assessment while that is on, not a good idea. So does this -- what's the position of this government on proceeding with that and getting it into permitting/licensing and possibly a separate EA, environmental assessment, while the regional study is on? I don't think that's a good idea. Thanks, Madam Chair.

Committee Motion 377-19(2): Committee Report 45-19(2): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Bill 60: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Minister.

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Diane Archie

Diane Archie Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, some of the information that we're going to collect will help inform some of the applications that's going forward. Thanks.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Member.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Yeah, thanks, Madam Chair. I don't object in principle to gathering data and information. I just don't think you want to trigger an environmental assessment by submitting land use permit/water licenses while the regional study's on. So I want to know if that's what this government is going to do? Thanks, Madam Chair.

Committee Motion 377-19(2): Committee Report 45-19(2): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Bill 60: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Minister.

Committee Motion 377-19(2): Committee Report 45-19(2): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Bill 60: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
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Diane Archie

Diane Archie Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, I'm going to ask Mr. Jenkins to speak a little bit more about that.

Committee Motion 377-19(2): Committee Report 45-19(2): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Bill 60: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Mr. Jenkins.

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Jenkins

Thank you. Thank you, Madam Chair. So, yes, the RSCA has been approved by the federal minister to be undertaken. One of the things that the federal minister did mention was that things in other applications need to be able to continue while this process is underway and be informed. And we're collecting a multitude of information that will help actually be used in the RSCA and contribute to the outcomes there. But we do have $40 million to advance the application for the Lockhart All-Season Road. That is money that needs to be utilized up to 2027. And we feel that we could continue with that process while the RCA is underway and be informed as those processes move together. Thank you very much, Madam Chair.