Thank you, Mr. Chair. This has been a priority of the government for some time. We've done a lot of work on the technical aspects of it. We've also done a lot of work on developing a business case for the highway. We recognize the important role it would play, and we've been working very closely with the Government of Canada. We make very regular crusades to Ottawa to plead our case.

Ever since the system of winter roads has been in place, we've continued to invest in the Mackenzie Valley Highway. I think they've put in a significant amount of bridges. I think I've lost count; there have been about over 37 bridges put in. We continue to advance wherever we can in that area. We had put in a submission to the Government of Canada. They've come back. They have said they put it on pause now. They've indicated that we can apply in other infrastructure funds. We have put in expressions of interest for funding for not only the Mackenzie Valley Highway. We will advance as much as we can and if we have to, it’s not our preference, but our preference would be to see the whole section built from Wrigley to Norman Wells, but if we can get portions of the funding if that’s available, then we would seriously look at it. We’re very pleased to see the group committee from the Sahtu also helping us work on this important project. I think, together, we can make some important advances. Thank you, Mr. Chair.