Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the story behind the delays here is one that is not dissimilar to what was occurred for some of the other projects. COVID initially, and then followed not far behind with floods and a significant fire season. That has impacted the ability of the department in order to be able to do the much-required engagement process with communities and with Indigenous governments in the region and, as a result of that, that delayed the planning for the permitting process. In order to obviously go through the permitting process, that level of community engagement is an expected part of that. We do now, however, have the land use permit. That was issued in December of 2023, so that is what gives me the confidence to say that this is now moving forward and won't experience the same delays. Thank you.
Caroline Wawzonek on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 26th, 2024. See this statement in context.
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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