Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, my statement is in regard to the Sahtu Regional Health Centre, a long-term care facility in Norman Wells, a building very much needed and welcomed by the local community and surrounding communities. Mr. Speaker, we had the opportunity to tour this facility back in March 2016, and I thank the Minister and the Minister's staff at the regional and territorial level for arranging this tour. The facility is approximately 4,000 square footage, with 18 beds.
Mr. Speaker, the new facility will have approximately 45 positions to deliver services. Once the facility is in operation, the Town of Norman Wells and the surrounding communities will expand, and demands such as housing will be anticipated. Mr. Speaker, I will have questions for the Minister at the appropriate time on staffing, recruitment, and start-up. Mahsi.