Mr. Chairman, this project was partially offset by a five year lapse. Could we get figures? How much of this money is new and how much was lapse money?

Mr. Chairman, "cost increases sue to design modifications" on the centre, I believe it is in Iqaluit -- why are they making design changes?

Mr. Chairman, I understand that this portion of our money is offset by the federal government. If I am correct, this is the area where we are having problems with the federal government. They are not paying their bills; we are in dispute with them. That is the main reason, I believe, we are in a deficit at this moment. Could I ask the Minister of Finance, how soon are they going to try to resolve this whole dispute? How long do you anticipate it is going to take our government? It has been going on for quite a while, Mr. Chairman, and I would like to get an indication from the government as to when they anticipate getting this issue resolved.

Mr. Chairman, I assume that the government has a plan as to how they are going to distribute this funding. Is that available?

If this money is approved, when do they anticipate they will go ahead with this program?

Mr. Chairman, if I could go back to the outpost camp program and the community harvester's assistance program. It is a one-time funding. Have they already expended this?

Mr. Chairman, in this department, with regard to the Madonna House, was this not budgeted for in the previous budget in our main estimates?

Mr. Chairman, I wonder if the Minister could elaborate on the $300,000 increase in legal aid fees. I would like a little more explanation as to why they are requesting $300,000.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a statement to make regarding the involvement of ordinary Members in the capital planning process. Mr. Speaker, I was very pleased to hear the statement made by the chairperson of the ordinary Members' committee, that the Government Leader has agreed to allow ordinary Members to have meaningful input into this process. I fully agree with this process that has been developed. I think it is long overdue. In light of this, Mr. Speaker, I will not be proceeding with my Motion 36-12(1) on the order paper today.

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Mr. Speaker, I originally brought this motion forward on the strong recommendation of my constituents. I tabled a petition in this House last week to that effect. The need for an airport for Rae-Edzo is an essential component in building a viable economy in the North Slave region. It will help solidify transportation linkage between Rae-Edzo and the smaller communities. This is of utmost importance because Rae-Edzo is the economic and administrative centre and the cultural hub for my region.

Currently, transportation routes between the smaller communities and Rae-Edzo go through Yellowknife. It is our hope that creating direct links between our communities will lessen the dependence our region has on Yellowknife. I will stress that I remain fully committed to the construction of this airport and will be pursuing this matter with the Executive Council during our discussion on the capital planning process. Thank you.