Robert C. McLeod

Well, we appreciate the Member’s comments and we’re excited about the fact that our communities have taken full advantage of all the money that’s become available to them to do a lot of fantastic projects in the community, and they are able to identify their priorities and they have the resources now to put towards some of the priorities they identified, so a shout-out to the communities. They’ve done a fantastic job. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

No. Fine, Mr. Chair. We have committed to providing the document, and we will do that. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I mean, there is a reduction in this because, as I said before, it’s a program that’s not fully subscribed to. We’ll have to try and address that and build capacity, so those. Then, in future, if there is a need to enhance the $185,000, then we’ll consider it at the time. I mean, we’re basing this reduction on the uptake of this program and the communities’ recognition that, once they get certified or they’re able to be first responders, then there’s going to be more demand on this. The priority right now is to ensure that our communities are trained and are...

I agree with the Member. During the NWTAC AGM, when they do have the training that is made available, we give out a number of certificates in the last few years of people that have actually taken the training, so they understand their role. I agree with the Member. People that are running for elected office, such as mayor and council, should understand the role or what is required of them. We will do our part through the School of Community Government to make sure they get the proper assistance and the proper training. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. My understanding is we are not breaking the law. I have also been told that if we went under the limit, then that might be an issue. As long as we are over, we are not breaking the law. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. They can use water/sewer or they can use their O and M funding. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the Member is correct. This is the area where we would be able to assist the communities with their capital plans as well as headquarters, and giving them advice on borrowing as well. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the Member is correct. This is all capital. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, we review them annually. I might ask Mr. Schauerte to expand on how the review takes place. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, as I responded before, we have worked with the DOT to provide some first responder. If it’s more technical training, if they have, the community has, individuals that they identify that may want to take some training to be able to be first responders, then, you know, the community can make that decision or the individual can make that decision to go get further training.

Through our partnership with the DOT, we try to provide some first responder training, again so we can have the folks qualified to respond to any incidents that might happen without fearing...