Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My statement today is in regards to the whole idea of community empowerment and also the accountability of communities. Right now, I find in my constituency, a real problem, especially in the cuts that have been put forth in regards to reductions to the water and sewage program. In one case, in the case of Aklavik, they were cut by $70,000. In Fort McPherson by $75,000. Those incidents are affecting, not only the municipalities to deal with their deficits, but also to try and get out of them. It is also affecting my constituents in regards to delivery of these important services.
In the case of Arctic Red where you have 10 individuals living in a home, having water delivered twice a week is a little bit rash, considering all the water we have in the north. I think that these type of incidents should not have to occur, especially in this age, and also with the resources that we have. In some cases, it is not exactly perfect drinking water, but we have to live with it. I will be asking the Minister later regarding letters that have been sent to her on behalf of the Municipal Councils in Aklavik, McPherson, and Tsiigehtchic, in regards to this problem that has arisen through the cuts to that program. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.