Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Earlier today in my Member’s statement I talked about the truly inspirational work of one young man in Range Lake. He’s quite a difference maker. I’d like to introduce Mr. Cole Philipp; his mother, Stephanie; and his dad, Jeff, who are up in the gallery.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that consideration of Tabled Document 17-17(3), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 7, 2010-2011, be now concluded and that Tabled Document 17-17(3) be reported and recommended as ready for further consideration in formal session through the form of an appropriation bill.

Thank you to the Minister for that response. So just so that we’re clear here, is this a sliding scale calculation that’s done annually? Does this decrease per year or is this a very stable adjustment that we’ll see because obviously these bonds are tied more to CPI than interest? Are we as taxpayers going to be seeing this number repeat itself or is there a declining sliding calculator that goes into this number?

Thank you, Madam Chair. I do appreciate Mr. Aumond’s explanation here. Now that we’re in details here, can we get a more detailed explanation in terms of if this is a sliding calculator in terms of value that we’ll be seeing over the life of this bridge? What is the lifespan of this so-called long-term debt? I know it’s associated with the bond, so maybe a little bit of an explanation as to what this number and how this number will affect budgets moving forward.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I couldn’t agree more. I think people are gravely concerned with the distance of the Edmonton International Airport, and trying to get loved ones and people who need medevac services as quick as possible to the hospitals. I think that’s the big question here. I’m hearing about, we’re part of a Transition Advisory Committee, but it seems that we’re working on the mercy of Edmonton and Alberta Health and Wellness. Does this government, does this department have a transition plan? Are we using alternative sites? Are we using alternative hospitals, Grande Prairie, other...

It’s promising to hear that we’ve got some steps in place. I heard the word “transition,” which is good to hear. In our previous discussions, there was talk about the Edmonton/Villeneuve or Edmonton Garrison Airport as potential alternative destination for medevac flights from the Northwest Territories, including northern Alberta and northern BC. Has the Minister made strides in this area to see if that could be secured earlier, while we’re waiting for Edmonton to come up with a battle plan?

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Thank you, Madam Chair. I’m very much aware of that. With the 2012-2013 Main Estimates there was a forced growth calculation of about $897,000 for the similar expenses. What I’m hearing today – and just more of a correction of a yes or no – we could be anticipating $50,000 to $60,000 delta regarding similar expenses for this budget if everything is according to what we know today. Is that a yes or no?

The other element with respect to this corrections amount has to do, I believe, with related food costs. Can the Minister indicate if we would anticipate seeing a relatively similar appropriation here next year as a result relating to food costs or is this just a one-time factor?

Thank you, Madam Chair. Again welcome back to the Minister and his delegation here. If we can get a little bit more explanation as to this appropriation and more forthcoming, how much does this appropriation have to do with Nunavut and with anticipated revenue?