Question 149-19(2): Cap on Oil and Gas Operations Liability  As the Member stated, in the 18th Legislative Assembly, ITI committed to such a comprehensive review of the PRA and the OGOA. I am pleased to confirm that the review has begun, and it is ongoing. The results of that review will inform our next steps regarding this suite of regula

Question 149-19(2): Cap on Oil and Gas Operations Liability  As mentioned, the cap in the regulations relates to the no-fault portion that an operator would be required to pay. Those regulation provisions will be part of the review that the department is undertaking. Without having had their input on that review, I do not want to make that

Question 149-19(2): Cap on Oil and Gas Operations Liability  I do not have the authority to make that change on my own. It is a Cabinet decision to change regulations. I would need to bring that to my Cabinet colleagues. As the Member is aware, we have many things going on, but I will commit to the Member to do so in a timely manner. Thank

International Women's Day  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On this, the last day of session before International Women's Day, I speak to honour all the women in my life who have fought for equality and have inspired me. It's no secret to those around me that advancing the situation of women and girls is near to my

Question 159-19(2): Yellowknife Motor Vehicles Office Hours  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the entire cost of adding one extra day, versus moving days around, I don't have that number in front of me. However, it would be the staffing for at least one employee there for the hours. Then, there would be security needed, if that was on a weekend;

Question 159-19(2): Yellowknife Motor Vehicles Office Hours  Yes, I can provide the costs of what that would be. Again, I would have to get that information off of the department. I don't think it is as easy as just shutting down for Monday and opening up on Saturday, because there are, like I said, other ramifications to deal with having

Question 159-19(2): Yellowknife Motor Vehicles Office Hours  No, I won't make that direction at this time, because, while the Regular Member does not maybe have to worry about the cost, I do. Therefore, I will look at the costs; if it does make sense, I will do what I can for this to be a win for the Member with his constituents. However,

Question 164-19(2): Oil and Gas Operations Liability Cap  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I do not know when that will be complete.

Question 164-19(2): Oil and Gas Operations Liability Cap  There is no problem, other than departments are very busy. I do commit to finishing this review before the end of the Assembly.

Question 164-19(2): Oil and Gas Operations Liability Cap  I will have to get back to the Member with a written response to that question.

Minister's Statement 33-19(2): Value of Tourism  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. When we talk about the value of tourism in the Northwest Territories, we often speak in terms of the dollars spent and the number of visitors tallied. In 2018-2019, the tourism industry showed record numbers in both of these categories, emphasizing once ag

Question 166-19(2): Agricultural Strategy  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes. In fact, we are already delivering on a suite of programs under that strategy, including those under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in the South Slave. We have evidence in projects such as the Riverside Farms, Roots and Ruminants, and the huge

Question 166-19(2): Agricultural Strategy  Yes. ITI is working with the Department of Health and Social Services, Environment and Natural Resources, as well as Lands, to ensure all actions identified in the strategy are moving forward. I can confirm that, under the agricultural strategy, these discussions are ongoing in t

Question 166-19(2): Agricultural Strategy  I can confirm, yes, to the Member that the government is ready to explore all options, including policy, legislation, regulation, and programming to advance the business of food in this territory. We believe the demand for safe, affordable, locally-grown food choices will create

Question 166-19(2): Agricultural Strategy  I was going to commit to having some of that discussion on the 23rd, but from listening to the Member, it sounds like he would like another day for me to come down to Hay River. I will commit to that. However, you may have to fight with the Member for Nunakput to get me there a s