Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Members for their full support of this motion that I brought forward today. I think there is a strong desire for a proactive approach by this government, by the Members around this table, on these federal cuts. It's time that this government made this a priority. We always talk about it's the federal government's responsibility. It's not. It's our responsibility in the Northwest Territories. We stand here talking on behalf of 43,000 people living in the Northwest Territories. We're the voice for those people. Let's put an action in place where we can work with the communities so the program continues, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, at the same time, it's time that we stop allowing southerners to fly over us, taking over the northern jobs. Let's invest in these individuals that fall through the cracks, as I've indicated earlier, and let's invest in them for them to achieve their dreams. At the same time, those dreams, our dreams, will be fulfilled as well.

Mr. Speaker, we have an opportunity here today to change that, working side by side with Cabinet and the Members at this table here. Let's support in investing the NWT Legislative Council and other NGOs that my colleagues have outlined, so we can see positive results

sooner than later, Mr. Speaker. Simply put, let's invest in our communities where it's really needed.