Calvin Pokiak

Good afternoon. We will now reconvene Committee of the Whole. We are dealing right now with page 27, Bill 2, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2006-2007. At this time, I would like to ask the Minister if he wishes to bring in witnesses.

Thank you, Mr. Villeneuve. I would just like to remind Members here that there is still no motion on the floor right now. We’re just going through general comments. So I didn’t hear any question actually to the Minister. So I’m going to refer over to Mr. Lafferty now.

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. At this time, I would like to recognize Mrs. Groenewegen.

Bill as a whole.

Bill as a whole, as amended.

Thank you, Mrs. Groenewegen. Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Next I have Mr. Braden.

Page 30, Environment and Natural Resources, capital investment expenditures, forest management, not previously authorized, $320,000.

Wildlife, not previously authorized, $74,000.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I had an opportunity to meet and talk with the mayor of Ulukhaktok on April 2, 2006. One item of interest for the residents of Ulukhaktok is the print making and tapestry shop that’s been closed for a number of years. Mr. Speaker, the residents of Ulukhaktok are well renowned for their print making and artistic talent. To name one offhand is Mary Okheena. These artists have sold their print making and tapestries around the world. Mr. Speaker, in my discussion with the mayor, Ulukhaktok residents would like to revitalize their artistic talent in print...