Tom Beaulieu

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I move that we report progress.

I move that consideration for Tabled Document 3-18(2), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2015-2016 be now concluded and that that Tabled Document 3-18(2) be reported and recommended as ready for consideration in formal session through the form of an appropriation bill.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I'm just seeking some clarification. The briefing note indicates that this is for a program delivered regionally and in Yellowknife, yet the two handi-vans are to small communities. I'm just looking for clarification on that. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I just wanted to say a couple of things on this motion. This is an important part of the future of our territory and our government. This type of spending is spending that has tremendous returns. We need to be able to be prepared to have people in the workforce. We need daycare that's affordable for people to go to work and turn our economy around. We know that spending in early childhood has tremendous returns and this is asking the government to develop an action plan within the next two years. We're looking down the road for a couple of years when it...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize a Page that I've known for a long time. I'd like to recognize Nicholas Bennett.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, will the Minister commit to consult with Regular Members before a decision to bring firefighters from other jurisdictions?

I'd like to ask the Minister if the experts in his department have made predictions on what type of fire season we may encounter this summer and as far as size, number and complexity.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to ask the Minister if the department has seen a reduction in inmate population over the past five years. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I have nothing further to add to this process. I'm looking forward to the vote. Thank you.

I'd like to ask the Minister if there's staff in the corrections facility, themselves working for the Department of Justice, that work with the inmates on their mental health, addictions, and educational issues.