Daryl Dolynny

Question has been called. The motion is carried.

---Carried

Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you. Mr. Kravitz and Ms. McLaughlin. Welcome back to the House. Committee, we’ll open up the floor now to general comments on Bill 20. General comments.

Ms. Bisaro.

I am excited to hear that. We do have these programs being offered to communities to update their plans, which then leads to my second question.

We do know that our GNWT emergency plan is responsible for providing assistance to local authorities during emergencies when our government is called upon. Can the Minister indicate at this time maybe some numbers of communities that are updated, that have been approved by this government in the last two years? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you, Mr. Nadli. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Does committee agree?

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. To the motion.

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