Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I do recall the two important sessions I attended with the honourable Member, along with other Baffin MLAs, where they showed the homeless shelter. It was discussed in an attempt to come to grips with the growing numbers of homeless people, not only in Iqaluit, but in other parts of Nunavut, notably in Rankin Inlet and Cambridge Bay.
The homeless shelter in Iqaluit was indeed, closed after inspection by the environmental health officer and since then there have been attempts, the Member noted by several agencies and as of today, there is a plan to convert a one-bedroom public housing duplex into a new shelter. We have budgeted $57,000 to this project and we see our role as one of a support role, rather than lead role in getting this homeless shelter open again. Thank you.