Thank you, Speaker-elect. Economic diversification is critical to the future success of the Northwest Territories. Obviously, we will build on what we have now, which we've been surviving on mining, which is the largest part of our economy - 40 percent of our economy - and we would like to see that continue and maximize those benefits.

In the past when we've been in a situation where there have been downturns in the economy in different parts of the territory, we have relied more on the traditional economy. That's part of it as well. In every region we would have to look at developing some economic development opportunities, whether it's having some strategic infrastructure or working with the Government of Canada, which has announced that they are doubling their infrastructure funding. I think there are opportunities to apply for and get our share of the infrastructure funding. I think there are opportunities in tourism, agriculture, fisheries. I think we should work that every community would have some economic development projects or opportunities. We will work to make communities more self-sufficient, to find employment for local people so that they can have jobs and, obviously, education and training for our students I think is very important, so that they have the skills and opportunities to take advantage of benefits to them. Thank you.