Natural Resources committee  The full length between here and Edmonton, south of Fort McMurray, is about 450 kilometres. Highway 63 goes to junction 55 at Grassland and Lac la biche. That is about a 250-kilometre stretch. About 18 kilometres, if I remember right, are paved and functional right now. About ano

Natural Resources committee  I'd like to think that change occurred because of the case that we pleaded before the Energy and Utilities Board in 2006. The first funding announcement in 2007 from the government of Alberta included a cost-of-living adjustment available to those workers. Whether in child care,

Natural Resources committee  That is what's happening. It's not under municipal jurisdiction. Last year we created something called the airport authority, which gives them independence in seeking out financing. That's where we've come in as a contributor. But, honestly, the rest of it will be by debenture bo

Natural Resources committee  I would suggest not. They have a business case that justifies not only the need for it but also its financial viability. If the economy takes a turn like it did in 2008 and 2009, there may be some risk associated with the debt that they're carrying for the duration of that loan.

Natural Resources committee  It would. The security of the project, because of the expense, is something that's concerning.

Natural Resources committee  It is crown land held by the province.

Natural Resources committee  That would be true. We have certainly tried to initiate a new deal, so to speak, with them as well. We have a memorandum of understanding that was signed last year. The new government is just trying to find ways to execute it. We have an anticipation that this will change in due

Natural Resources committee  I'm not saying it's wrong; I'm just saying it's inaccurate.

Natural Resources committee  No, the difference is that because we host so many people from other parts of Canada, they cannot legitimately say they live in Fort McMurray, if they have a home in another province; therefore, they're counted in their home community. So overall the Canadian number is correct.

Natural Resources committee  That's a funding problem. So when you look at funding and planning—except that I know they're here, so I plan for them anyway. The difference is that if you have gas tax revenues going to the province, they are distributed on a per capita basis. If I'm 40,000 people short in th

Natural Resources committee  It has been discontinued, yes.

Natural Resources committee  The federal government made a contribution to that airport in perpetuity, until the recent letter telling us that they would be removing that funding.

Natural Resources committee  Do we have a number? I'm sorry, I don't know what the exact funds were.

Natural Resources committee  I absolutely will, yes.

Natural Resources committee  My belief is that funds that get cut will have to be replaced somehow, presumably from the municipality. So either my expenses are going up or the cost of airline travel will be going up to offset what those expenses were.