Wendy Bisaro

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have some questions as well today for the Minister of Transportation. I have to say, when I heard his Minister’s statement yesterday, I was dismayed at the news that it contained, and I also, like many Members over here, feel that this project has been, somebody used the term boondoggle awhile ago. It’s been a boondoggle from the start.

Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. Ms. DeLancey.

Thank you, Mr. Moses. Ms. DeLancey.

Thanks to the Minister for that information. I’d be happy to provide you with a copy of the Auditor General’s report if you feel you need one.

In terms of getting this work done, I know there’s a fair bit there that needs to be done, but I wonder if the Minister could advise what kind of a time frame they are looking at to try to have the investigation and the analysis done to try to change things if things need to be changed. Thank you.

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Does committee agree the witnesses should enter the Chamber?

Thank you, committee. Are we agreed that we have concluded the Department of Environment and Natural Resources?

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Mr. Elkin.

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Mr. Elkin.

I appreciate that commitment from the Minister, but the funding ultimately comes from the GNWT. The authorities don’t have the ability to raise funds. To the Minister: If you get forced growth submissions, will you entertain them seriously and what sort of justification do you need in order to fund the authorities to the fullest? It’s fine to say you’re going to ask the authorities, but when they put in the request, are you going to recognize the need and are you going to fund that need?