Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In terms of progress on the work the Minister referred to in the Highways Strategy, we are expecting to take a few more months to complete a couple of outstanding studies, particularly those that speak to economic viability of some resource development projects, such as the Slave Province Project, for a road into the South Slave province, and similarly a road in the Mackenzie Valley.

The purpose of the various component studies is that they lead to a comprehensive highway strategy for new roads in the Northwest Territories. That strategy is part of our broader economic strategy for the GNWT, which is similarly nearing its completion and should be read in concert with the other strategies.

We are very close to this document being available for the House to consider. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.