Mr. Speaker, spring is a time that is celebrated by everyone in the territory, when we welcome warmer temperatures, more sunshine, trees coming back to life, and the abundance of wildlife. On the Dempster highway, this also means that brush tends to overgrow.

In the past few years, the Department of Infrastructure has done a stellar job of clearing the brush. This year, it has already cleared about 15 kilometres of highway between Tsiigehtchic and Inuvik. Brush clearing is important, not only for fire smarting, but also to ensure that willows don't get too close to the highway, especially in the fall. This lowers the chances of moose coming onto the highway, which could pose serious dangers to drivers.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to commend the Department of Infrastructure for coming to the Mackenzie Delta and clearing the brush along the highway. I would like to see the department continue their work this season and also clear brush from Fort McPherson to Tsiigehtchic.

Mr. Speaker, blind spots were done, but we need to ensure that the whole roadway is completed for the safety of our residents. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I will have questions later today.