Bob Bromley

I appreciate the Minister’s comments there and their intent to get going on this. It is not something we have a big history on and I know there’s some learning to do and I’m sure there are other jurisdictions... I’m sure Alberta and British Columbia for sure have a lot of experience in this area. My understanding is that they end up drying most of the mushrooms everywhere. They’re just much easier to ship that way and last a longer time. So just a comment, Mr. Chair. I appreciate the opportunity to find out what might be happening on that horizon. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Minister raised the issue of agricultural support so I’d like to ask, will the Minister ensure that the development of land use plans and agriculture plans take into account the opportunities for a mushroom harvesting industry. Thank you.

I guess the one last is I know there have been other priorities that have been distracting the departments these days. I just want to make sure that they’re able to fulfill their role in helping this move along and stay on schedule. So I’d appreciate any remarks there. Thank you.

Just to add to the Minister’s comments, the fact that it’s cheaper we’re saving money on every front there. So I’m sure that will be attractive to communities. So my last question is just of the $5 million over three years, how much is planning for this year in the budget? It’s not obvious to me. It may be here, but I just haven’t caught it yet. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Mr. Menicoche.

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Thank you, Mr. Chair. I just wanted to follow up on my enthusiasm for fun jive, being a fun guy.

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It’s late, it’s late.

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I’m wondering if, well, first of all, I was very pleased to learn that there is a history of the department being interested in that program and I’m wondering if any of the ITI staff visited the harvest that was going on in Behchoko this year to attempt to collect any information and come up with an estimate of harvest and what the value would be worth and those sorts of things to help with the planning on that important opportunity for economic...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table a letter from Lawson Lundell to the National Energy Board dated February 11, 2010, titled Mackenzie Gas Project Hearing Order GH-1-2004 Government of the Northwest Territories Response to the Recommendations in the JRP Report.

I also wish to table my letter to the acting secretary of the National Energy Board requesting termination of intervener status for myself. Thank you.

I’d like to call Committee of the Whole back to order. We are proceeding with the Department of Transportation. We have had opening comments and would like to ask the Minister if he wishes to bring in witnesses.

Mr. McLeod.