Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Minister Schumann. Did you want to add to that?

Thank you, Mr. Chair. When I look at this particular department in the activities and the numbers written out there and allotted for different designations directed to tourism and parks operations, tour operators, and when I go back and look at the statement made by the same Minister here on November 2nd of last year, making reference to "between the year 201011 and 201516, the number of visitors to our territory has increased from 65,000 to 93,000 visitors; spending in this timeframe has also increased from $94.1 million to $167.1 million," I would say we are trying our best efforts, and that...

Thank you, Mr. Testart. We will move on to Mr. Vanthuyne.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm glad to hear that response here. Most times, a project of this magnitude, there is never enough time for pre-planning and making the other communities aware that it's going to be a layoff process but it's down the road. In preparation to replace those operational producing opportunities or wage positions, here is another set of opportunities. So I'm glad to hear we're budgeting and being proactive for the reclamation phase. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Minister Schumann.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was referring to the questions earlier for the Sahtu communities, not somebody else's riding. Thank you. If I can get the questions to that, energy plans for the Sahtu communities? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Minister Schumann.

I welcome the reply to that question. My next question, Mr. Speaker, is: having completed the updated plan there from the last one referenced in 2010, which is seven years ago, when that updated energy plan per community could be -- if I can get a copy of that as well, if it can be provided?

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Minister Schumann.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Since the inception of the Arctic Energy Alliance Program with objectives of reducing energy consumption through education, home audits, alternative energy programs, rebates on more energy efficiency appliances for NWT residents and the business community, a governance structure was developed consisting of Northern residents, residents who understand the high energy cost and challenges faced by our smaller communities. This knowledge, Mr. Speaker, helps the program or the department design efficiencies on deliverance; however, improvements are an ongoing prudent management...