Question 13-18(2): Completion Of Willow River Bridge Project  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Department of Transportation has advised the Hamlet of Aklavik that the bridge project has exceeded the funding capacity of the Community Access Program. It has been recommended that the Hamlet of Aklavik look into other alternatives of funding for thi

Question 10-18(2): Building Canada Plan  If the Financial Management Board approves bundle two, then the officials at the Department of Transportation will seek federal approval on bundle two from Infrastructure Canada. As far as the bridges go, they are also in bundle two's application, so the Member can be reassured t

Question 10-18(2): Building Canada Plan  Bundle two will be considered by the Financial Management Board very soon.

Question 10-18(2): Building Canada Plan  Both the federal government and the territorial government have recently gone through an election, which slowed down the process for approvals on this. Now the new governments are in place and bundle two is underway. I have recently met with Minister Sohi in Ottawa, and the new f

Question 10-18(2): Building Canada Plan  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The department is currently seeking approvals required for bundle two. The current plan is to ask for supplemental funding for bundle two in the May/June session so work can proceed this summer. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 6-18(2): Road Access To Slave Geological Province  The opportunities, if they're there, through the Federal Build Infrastructure Fund and in conversations with the Government of Nunavut we would certainly have a look there.

Question 6-18(2): Road Access To Slave Geological Province  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Government of Northwest Territories views strategic investment in northern infrastructure as essential in capturing economic and mobility opportunities to benefit Northerners and all Canadians. The department is currently assessing economic and feasibi

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to recognize my beautiful wife Lori Schumann here today for coming down for the Second Session and everyone else in the gallery.

Appreciation To Family, Friends And Constituents  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, would like to thank the constituents of Hay River South for voting me into the House. I would like to thank all my family and friends, my constituents, and especially the team that helped support me to get me here. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, would like to recognize Chief Frieda Martselos, Chief Roy Fabien, Ken Laviolette and my sister, Wonneatta Brown. Thank you.