Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions this morning are for Mr. Krutko as the Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation and the arrangements of the negotiations for the Novel project.
Mr. Speaker, I share the optimism of this Assembly that this very innovative program can play a major part in helping us solve our very, very chronic housing situation. But like some of my colleagues, I have some considerable concerns about the business deal and the degree of risk and exposure that the GNWT is undertaking in this.
Mr. Speaker, it is quite apparent that the negotiation is very fluid and we still don't know exactly what is on the table for us to decide on or make a commitment to. My question, Mr. Speaker, relates to exactly that, the confidence that we should have in the calibre and the quality of this deal. So I would like to know from the Minister, is he prepared to allow the proposal, once it's finalized, to undergo a vigorous independent review for all relevant aspects that can be released to the Members of this Assembly and to the public, Mr. Speaker.