David Ramsay

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to use my Member’s statement to draw attention to an item that I feel very strongly about. That item is the establishment of a permanent trust fund for the residents of the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Speaker, during the election campaign a few short months ago I had the opportunity to discuss this idea with both constituents, some candidates from other ridings and, as well, with the Premier. From all accounts, it was well received.

As we are all well aware, the federal government definitely has the upper hand in taking our resource royalties from us...

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Minister.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Delorey.

Okay, detail. The wish of the committee is detail. We'll now turn to page 3-7 in your main estimates binder. Page 3-7 is the department summary, operations expense, total operations expense. We will defer consideration of that and go into the activity summary on page 3-9. Operations expense under directorate. Total operations expense, $1.336 million. Ms. Lee.

Page 3-20, information item, Liquor Commission revolving fund.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Minister.

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Mr. Minister.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Delorey.

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Minister.

Information on page 3-18 is active positions. Any questions?