Bob Bromley

Mr. Speaker, NTPC is a government-owned provider directed by GNWT and we have not provided written guidance to them since 2005. A close look at our review work to date is not inspiring. It is my fervent hope that rather than getting stuck in the same mould approaches, we will clearly see the need for energy services that reflect our values, recognize our scales and serve our priorities within the realities of today’s challenges. Mr. Speaker, I will be asking questions of the appropriate Minister. Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. If there is still time to get this in before we’re done here today... I’m just kidding.

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First of all, I wanted to say that I also recognize from the Minister’s comments this is a huge challenge. The costs in many of these areas are going up and some of the areas are beyond our control. I believe we spent about 25 percent of our budget on health and I suspect, based on my rusty knowledge of other jurisdictions, that it’s even been higher in other jurisdictions. Given the challenges that Mrs. Groenewegen has highlighted, that’s some sort of a marker that we’re...

Thank you, Mr. Jacobson. Next on my list is Mr. Menicoche.

General comments. Mr. Krutko.

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. We are open for general comments. Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you, committee. Short break.

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Greetings, committee. We’re all set to go here. We have before us today for consideration Bill 2, Forgiveness of Debts Act, 2009-2010; Bill 4, An Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act; Bill 7, An Act to Amend the Summary Conviction Procedures Act; Tabled Document 62-16(4), NWT Main Estimates, 2010-2011. What is the wish of committee? Mrs. Groenewegen.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Menicoche.

As the panel said, if you can’t do it all, don’t do it. Without the money, we can’t do it. I am calling on the government to ensure that if this project is to go ahead, we are able to meet the key recommendations and we must meet all of the responsibilities and get the revenue deal we need to do it. As I have said, we must carry out on the process in an open and transparent manner to involve our public and share in their ideas. I will be asking the Minister of ENR questions as the lead agency. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. We are moving now to Mr. Ramsay.