Thank you, Mr. Chair. I think it's quite appropriate that we're reviewing the main estimates for the Housing Corporation today after we had a line of questions for the Minister earlier, and I think a lot of good ideas have been shared, not just today but throughout the life of this Assembly. I think we all know that this is a key concern for our constituents, the people of the Northwest Territories, and for individual Members. Housing remains a priority. I know the Minister feels the same way, and the government feels the same way. It is about how we act on that priority and ensure that we have the best possible housing support for our residents.

I know the Minister has rolled out a very extensive survey to support those goals. I think some of that process, although well-intentioned, has created a bit of frustration. From personal experience, I know that I have constituents who have been waiting for support but have been running into policy barriers. This survey is supposed to be designed to inform the department's response to that, but I do fear that the survey is only the beginning of a long series of strategic plans and action plans, and further reporting and planning, rather than taking decisive action. I wanted to make that very clear before we start going into the detail that, although well-intentioned, we really need to act.

The survey has already been delayed once to allow for more respondent time, and it does seem to be what the Minister often relies on when questions are being brought forward about these policy changes. It is very clear that we want those changes sooner rather than later, and we really need to get on with this very important work. I do stand in support of the recommendations that the honourable Member for Nahendeh has brought forward in his opening remarks and that the Standing Committee on Priorities and Planning has made very clear that need to be reflected in these main estimates for our support moving forward. With that, I will end my opening comments. Thank you, Mr. Chair.