Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Government of the Northwest Territories has a very strong working relationship with the Inuvialuit government. We have already received submissions and information from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation related to the Arctic Policy Framework. Many of the priorities of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and the Government of the Northwest Territories align, specifically with what the Member shared with us today. The Government of the Northwest Territories shares the Inuit Circumpolar Council's interest in sustainable economic development in northern communities and has worked with Yukon and Nunavut governments to draft the Pan-Territorial Vision for Sustainable Development in order to advocate the importance of this with Canada.

The Government of the Northwest Territories also supports international relationships and activity in the Arctic that protects the Northern people who live there and supports their culture and livelihood. Also, the Government of the Northwest Territories shares the Inuit Circumpolar Council's interest in linking environment and human health. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.