Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We are elected by the people to work for the people. I think there is a real need to ensure any money we spend and any strategy we develop as a government ensures long-term benefits for all northern residents, not just certain ones.

Will the Minister commit to have his department examine how existing infrastructure in the Dogrib region could be developed into an all-weather road linking the communities as part of his strategy? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.