Rocky Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And the Minister is correct in saying that the LHO has been very supportive of the residents. They've done a great job in assisting them in making the move, especially out of Whispering Willows.

So what additional supports or supports are being provided to the Hay River Housing Authority and the board? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, right now what's happening in Hay River is that the businesses that have been impacted are basically cleaning up, trying to repair, you know, damages. And the reality is that no one will break even. But what I'm hoping is that we can get them to close to break even as possible.

You know, the ones that are working, you know, they're making a paltry $20 an hour under the DAP process. So Mr. Speaker, will the Minister confirm if her department has identified or set aside funds specifically to assist those businesses affected by the flooding in the South Slave?

Can proceed to a clausebyclause review of Bill 46: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act.

Committee, we will defer the bill number and title until after consideration of the clauses. Please turn to page 1 of the bill, Clauses 1 to 5. Does the committee agree?

Thank you, Minister Wawzonek. Are there any further questions I mean, comments? Ms. Martselos.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the flooding that just occurred in the South Slave was, perhaps, the largest natural disaster this territory has ever seen. The number of persons and properties compromised was extensive. The cost for the initial response and evacuation, which include contractors, additional staff, equipment, transportation, and continued accommodation needs, will only increase. Private and commercial properties will require abatement, repairs, and possibly replacement. The DAP applications received may well exceed 400 and costing an estimated $150 million or more. In...

Can we proceed to a clausebyclause review of Bill 47: An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, No. 2?

I will now turn to the chair of the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment, the committee that reviewed the bill, for any opening comments on Bill 46. Mr. Bonnetrouge.

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Ms. WeyallonArmstrong.

Thank you, Minister. Mr. O'Reilly.

Thank you, Minister. Minister, would you like to bring witnesses into the Chamber?