Question 1536-19(2): Dehk'e/Frank Channel Bridge  Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Dehk'e Frank Channel Bridge is a priority of this government. It's a priority because I went to Ottawa asking for more money to get this bridge completed. So, I mean, if that doesn't show priority, I don't know what does. Mr. Sp

Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to recognize my nephew Brody Alexie-Benoit who is the page here in the Assembly with us. Also, my brother Desmond was just sitting up in the gallery. It's always nice to have family here to support you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Minister's Statement 365-19(2): Made-in-the-North Solution for Electronic Logging Devices  Mr. Speaker, enhancing road safety is a priority for the Government of the Northwest Territories. We all want our highways to be as safe as possible for everyone who uses them. To support this effort, I would like to announce that as of June 1, 2023, the hours of service regulati

Tabled Document 939-19(2): 2022 Annual Report to the Legislative Assembly Under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act  Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document: 2022 Annual Report on the Legislative Assembly Under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 1522-19(2): Highway Intersection Lighting  Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned, yes, we will look into the four different -- three different junctions; I better not add more work to the department but three different junctions that the Member's talking about and to be able to look at to see what

Question 1522-19(2): Highway Intersection Lighting  Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Department of Infrastructure is moving towards more of a use of the LED lighting on our highways. The Member is speaking of three different highways. So my response back to the Member would be that this summer we will complete a

Question 1519-19(2): Resurfacing Fort Smith Airport Runway  Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I do want to let the Member know that there were minor deficiencies in the apron which has been addressed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 1519-19(2): Resurfacing Fort Smith Airport Runway  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Fort Smith runway did have some work done. You know, we had questions from the Member from Thebacha asking questions on the Fort Smith. The Fort Smith Airport is fine. You know, there are airplanes that can land there. I'm not very specifi

Question 1519-19(2): Resurfacing Fort Smith Airport Runway  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'm not aware. Is the Member speaking about the Fort Smith Airport; I just need clarification. I don't feel like that question was clarified. Thank you.

Question 1519-19(2): Resurfacing Fort Smith Airport Runway  Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'm not aware of that operational detail however I can look into it and get back to the Member. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 1518-19(2): Taltson Hydro Expansion Project  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A key objective of the Taltson Hydro Expansion is to provide access to affordable and reliable energy sources for Northwest Territories residents and businesses. Ultimately, it is our vision that the project will benefit Northwest Territories in the ways t

Question 1518-19(2): Taltson Hydro Expansion Project  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I don't believe I said that there would be ten mines coming on board. I think I said that we are speaking to some of the mining companies that could perhaps tie into the Taltson project. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 1518-19(2): Taltson Hydro Expansion Project  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as a general rule detailed business case information is not made public, and I just -- I'm saying that again. I've said that numerous times, it's not made public. You know, we are pleased, however -- talking about, you know, some of the mines

Question 1518-19(2): Taltson Hydro Expansion Project  Mr. Speaker, the Taltson steering committee, comprised of leadership from the GNWT, Akaitcho First Nation, and Northwest Territories Metis Nation, have not yet selected a preferred transmission line route for this project. We are currently considering two options. Phase one of th

Minister's Statement 357-19(2): Communities Hosting Evacuees  Mr. Speaker, yesterday I stood up in the Legislative Assembly to thank residents and communities that hosted evacuees. I want to acknowledge that many communities have hosted evacuees that were not registered as part of the formal evacuation program. I want to thank the communiti