Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs. Mr. Speaker, I heard on the news this morning that the process of setting up the board for the Yellowknife Smart Communities demonstration project was started last night.
Mr. Speaker, this government has an important role to play in the success of this project, and could help maximize the number of federal dollars that come North, perhaps as much as $5 million, Mr. Speaker, in matching federal funds. We need to commit our involvement. Mr. Speaker, Municipal and Community Affairs has been a supportive partner to date.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask if Municipal and Community Affairs will commit to becoming the lead department and becoming an active partner in the Smart Communities Project as it proceeds?