Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this 4th Session of the Legislative Assembly will be adjourning for a few months after today, and I would just like to briefly summarize some of the important issues that have been raised on behalf of my constituents, and to remind some of the Ministers of their commitments.
I am going to start with the Honourable Michael Miltenberger, Minister of Health and Social Services and Environmental and Natural Resources. I will be looking forward to receiving a comprehensive review of the delivery of health services in Lutselk'e and Deninu Kue before the next session. I look forward to a favourable response from the federal government on the continuation of the Hook Lake Bison Recovery Program possibly being funded through the National Wildlife Disease Strategy framework agreements.
The Honourable David Krutko, Minister Responsible for the Housing Corporation and the Power Corporation. There are just too many housing issues to mention, and I think the Minister knows what many of those concerns are. The Taltson hydro project is also part of his portfolio, and I encourage the Minister to continue with open dialogue, and regularly communicating to the Tu Nedhe residents the Taltson hydro expansion progress, the updates, and the opportunities.
The honourable Minister McLeod. I would like to see the property assessment and taxation issues resolved by the end of this 15th Legislative Assembly, in cooperation with the Department of Finance. Transportation concerns are being addressed, but it seems like expediency is achieved only if the essential transportation links are cut off; something to keep in mind.
Youth issues, recognizably, one of the most important concerns in the small communities, but never seem to be
on Cabinet's radar screen; something the Members on this side of the House will continue to raise awareness on.
The honourable Minister Roland. The Finance department definitely has its work cut out for it, to address our quickly fading fiscal forecast in the wake of the recent announcements from Treasury Canada on corporate tax dollars the GNWT thought they had been entitled to receive, but have over-calculated on, resulting in significant surplus reductions in our budget.
The honourable Minister Dent. Nice to see that the Student Financial Assistance Program is making changes to better accommodate students' needs, but a lot more has to be done, especially for post-secondary funding arrangements based on per capita for small communities. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement.