Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am pleased to present the 2019-2020 Main Estimates for the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs. Overall, the department's main estimates propose an increase of $3,236,000 from the 2018-2019 Main Estimates, which is a 3 percent increase.

The 2019-2020 Main Estimates reflect:

• an increase of $111,000 to support the need for increased grants in lieu of property taxes payments to community governments; and
• an increase of $1,400,000 for community governments to support their operational needs and the delivery of water and sewer services, which continues our support to community governments, which has seen an increased investment of more than $6.7 million during the life of the 18^th Legislative Assembly.

Municipal and Community Affairs will continue to work with key stakeholders such as the NWT Association of Communities on the development of a plan that will help to address the municipal funding gap. As part of this plan, we are reminded that this Assembly has also previously approved an annual increase to Community Public Infrastructure Funding of $1.8 million to provide enhanced support for community infrastructure priorities.

Additionally, the 2019-2020 Main Estimates also reflect:

• an increase of $350,000 to support non-government organizations to stabilize operations or develop their capacity to manage programs and services;
• an increase of $1,348,000 to implement the NWT's 911 Service;
• an increase of $334,000 to ensure efficient delivery of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan; and
• an increase of $389,000 to support the Deline Self-Government Agreement.

The department's proposed spending in 2019-2020 continues to support the priorities of the 18^th Legislative Assembly.

Under the community wellness and safety priority, Municipal and Community Affairs has refined its implementation plan for a territorial 911 service. Our investment in this budget will result in this service coming online by the summer of 2019.

Through an increase in funding for community governments, we are continuing to provide support for municipal core needs. This funding advances the governance priority by helping to build a stronger relationship with community governments.

In support of the cost of living priority area, we will continue to support community governments as they apply for and take advantage of the suite of federal infrastructure funding programs available to them.

That concludes my opening remarks, Mr. Chair. I would be happy to answer Members' questions. Thank you.