Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Department of Public Works and Services is working to transfer responsibility for its maintenance programs in Cape Dorset and Holman. The department has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the hamlet of Cape Dorset. The maintenance employees in Cape Dorset now work for the hamlet administrator.
The department has now contracted with the hamlet of Holman for maintenance services in that community. These arrangements are providing the hamlets with maintenance experience before the implementation of community transfer agreements, scheduled for next spring.
I am pleased to be involved with these agreements. The department will continue to cooperate when other communities initiate transfer discussions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.