Question 75-19(2): Impact of Coronavirus on Northwest Territories Tourism  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have enough on my plate without ENR, so, yes, thank you . ---Laughter It is my understanding that Northwest Territories Tourism, they are a destination marketing organization, they are actually at this point continuing to market to China, as not the en

Question 75-19(2): Impact of Coronavirus on Northwest Territories Tourism  Let me just clarify my point, then. While I said that I did not feel like we would have a great or a full understanding of the entire impacts until the fall, I am sure that we will be apprising the public and the Members -- we will be; I will commit to that -- prior to the fall.

Question 75-19(2): Impact of Coronavirus on Northwest Territories Tourism  Fair enough. I may be a little bit optimistic in using the word "vibrant," and I acknowledge that. I would like to hope that we will continue to see a good season. However, I do acknowledge what the Member is saying in that there is no way I could predict that at this time. Again

Question 75-19(2): Impact of Coronavirus on Northwest Territories Tourism  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We do know that there will be impacts as a result of the coronavirus. However, at this time, we don't have those numbers in front of us, and we don't feel like we will really have the full picture until likely around the fall of this year, when we can look

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters  The mentorship program has not been developed yet, so they are open to any sorts of suggestions. One thing that I have found with ITI is they are definitely not a "this is the way it has to be" kind of department. They are pretty flexible in some -- well, you can ask Kevin, but t

Question 66-19(2): Fort Smith Regional Airport  The Fort Smith airport is designed for a 737. The geophysical features allow the operation of water bombers; the same level of service is maintained. Every aircraft that can land in Hay River can also land in Fort Smith. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 66-19(2): Fort Smith Regional Airport  We feel taxiing down the runway does not pose a significant delay and thus can perform fire suppression activities accordingly.

Question 66-19(2): Fort Smith Regional Airport  The decision was made in September of 2017. The level of service at the airport did not change. Only the air carriers as part of the Northern Air Transport Association were approached, as the airport operational certificate was maintained. Any aircraft that Air Canada or WestJet

Question 66-19(2): Fort Smith Regional Airport  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The department talked with the Northern Air Transport Association, or NATA, and Northwestern Air Lease and Air Tindi are members of that association. The runway level of service did not change, therefore the aircraft used by Air Tindi and Northwestern Air

Question 52-19(2): Grants and Contributions to Commercial Fishers  Yes to the Member's question. The department has and will continue to review all of its funding programs to determine if they are meeting their objectives. Members may or may not be aware that, during the 18th Assembly, the support for NWT fishers under the Great Slave Lake Fishe

Question 52-19(2): Grants and Contributions to Commercial Fishers  I appreciate the Member raising this concern to me. It is not an area that I would express to be very familiar with. When I did hear of the discrepancies in the residency requirements, it does make me ask the same question as the Member. I have not had a chance to follow up with

Question 52-19(2): Grants and Contributions to Commercial Fishers  I can tell you that all of the SEED and Northern Food Development Program funding went to resident and Northwest Territories fishers. For these two programs, you must be a resident of the Northwest Territories to be eligible for funding. Applicants are required to produce a valid

Question 52-19(2): Grants and Contributions to Commercial Fishers  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I can confirm for the Member that, in 2018-2019, a little over $565,000 was provided to the Northwest Territories Fishermen's Federation in varying supports. The Northwest Territories commercial fishing industry is eligible to receive funding and support f

Question 45-19(2): Tlicho All-Season Access Road Contract  It is my understanding from the department that, yes, they are meeting the requirements of the contract for northern and Tlicho engagement or employment. However, I will commit to the Member, if he would like to have a further discussion with the department, we can bring departme

Question 45-19(2): Tlicho All-Season Access Road Contract  I would agree with the Member that we have all had lots of discussions around ensuring that northern businesses are used on northern contracts. I can't speak to the specifics of knowing, in this particular contract, details, but it is my understanding from the department that thi