Michael Miltenberger

Mr. Chairman, I will refer that one to Minister Robert C. McLeod.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The information and knowledge that is gained is going to come within a framework that we have for our research agenda where we insist on access and where appropriate ownership or where appropriate a shared ownership of the knowledge and information so that we can put it to full use. There will be scientific information that Wilfred Laurier will be putting to use, as well, as they look at how that fits into all the other scientific work that they are doing for us. We will have full and appropriate access to all the knowledge and information and scientific information...

I’ll commit to get that information for committee.

We see this is a significant economic opportunity in the Northwest Territories. We’re spending millions of dollars building the market with our own buildings and facilities, as well as encouraging private individuals to convert. We support the whole issue of partnerships with the private sector and aboriginal governments as a way forward. The other issue, of course, is the size of the plant and the current volume that’s necessary or that’s available to justify the expense. Indications are that a plant that size is bigger considerably than we would need in the foreseeable future. But there are...

Mr. Chairman, I will just reiterate the commitment to provide that information to committee.

Mr. Chairman, to date we have two projects that work has been done on for the estimated cost of about $240,000. Those are the access roads to the Willow River gravel source in Aklavik and Highway No. 3 vulnerability assessment, and what we are looking at for 2010-11 is the risk assessment of NWT Transportation system using Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Adapting to Climate Change, a risk-based guide for arctic and northern communities. We want to do consultation of stakeholders in communities and all levels of government on the findings of the risk assessment. We are looking at some...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I will refer that question to Minister Michael McLeod.

We have done some broad inventories. Very specifically, in the South Slave we’ve worked with the mill down there and we’ve brought a consultant in to look at both the market and the inventory that would be available. And that work has been concluded, I believe.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I’d refer that question to Minister Michael McLeod. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. There are two issues. As we bargain the collective agreements, of course, there’s the issue of parity on those pay and benefits. The single biggest issue where the largest dollar figure is attached is the superannuation pension benefits, because they’re two different programs, significantly different, resulting in that’s where the majority of the up to $11 million would be required. But we are working, on an ongoing basis, I mean, they’re watching very carefully between the two bargaining units to make sure that they are as close as possible in terms of those types of...