Frederick Blake Jr.

That answered a part of my next question, but I'll ask this anyway. Has the Minister worked with the Department of Education, Culture and Employment to identify training opportunities in connection with the new Geomatics Centre and the Inuvik Satellite Station Facility?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions will be for the Minister of Finance. My first question is: can the Minister provide a brief update on the status of the Mackenzie Valley Fibre Optic Link? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question has been called. I will now call upon Mr. Simpson if he wishes to conclude the debate on the motion.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Mackenzie Delta will be the high-tech hub of the Northwest Territories. Due to its northern location and the frequent passes of satellites, Inuvik is an ideal location for technology infrastructure. Since 2010 it has been home to the Inuvik Satellite Station Facility. With the completion of the Mackenzie Valley Fibre Optic Link, the Delta will be more connected to business than ever. The Government of the Northwest Territories has committed millions of dollars to the fibre optic line and the new Western Arctic Centre for Geomatics in Inuvik. But where...

Thank you, Ms. Green. To the motion. Mr. McLeod, our honourable Premier.

Thank you, Mr. Testart. To the motion. Mr. Simpson.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried. Thank you, committee.

---Carried

We will now continue to consider the details for the section, “Economy, Environment, and Climate Change.”

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I thank my colleague for his huge support on this amendment. Thank you very much.

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that Tabled Document 1-18(2), Proposed Mandate of Government of Northwest Territories 2016-2019, be amended on page 11 by inserting the words, “We will develop and implement the strategy to increase employment in the small communities.” Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in February 2010, the Hamlet Council of Fort McPherson passed a motion supporting the construction of an elders' homecare facility in the community. The hamlet council and community members were very happy when this $3 million facility was put in the GNWT's Capital Plan. Construction was scheduled for 2015-2016. Like every other community in the Northwest Territories, Fort McPherson is challenged to provide appropriate housing for its residents. Our esteemed elders deserve comfortable and secure accommodations during their golden years. This nine-unit...