Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned in my Member's statement, the economy and social issues go hand in hand. Mr. Speaker, a healthy economy means increased employment and less reliance on the social net, and an increased ability for resources to be developed to assist the needs of our people. I applaud the government's initiatives in other jurisdictions, such as Alaska, in increasing trade and investment. We need to ensure that northern businesses are accessing these opportunities, ensuring participation in the inter-jurisdictional joint ventures.
More businesses in the northern businesses means more jobs for Northerners. It is simple logistics, Mr. Speaker. This government's Business Incentive Policy provides incentives for local businesses on the premise that they will reinvest corporate earnings back into the northern economy. Reinvesting means strong economies and more jobs.
However, there is no guarantee that this policy applies to the government's business transactions outside the Northwest Territories. Mr. Speaker, I encourage this government to practice what it preaches at home and also carry it out abroad.
Mr. Speaker, when will the Minister of the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation table a list of northern suppliers and manufacturers, including sub-contractors, that were used in the recent sale of a seniors' complex in Alaska? Thank you.