Mahsi, Madam Speaker. Back in December 2019, I had enquired with the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs regarding extending the cellphone range as there are current limitations that restrict our duty to provide for the safety and well-being of our travellers using the highways or waterways. Madam Speaker, there are many residents who traverse well beyond municipal boundaries. There are hunters and trappers out on the land year-round. There are fishermen plying the rivers and lakes, eking out a living setting and checking nets. There are a vast number of travellers out on our highway systems up and down the whole Northwest Territories.

When 911 rolled out back in November 2019, many residents were optimistically looking forward to the possibility when extended cellphone range would be well beyond the community boundaries. 911 is only available within the community boundaries or slightly beyond. The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs indicated at the time, "The GNWT has highlighted increased cellular service along the major roads and highways as a priority to the CRTC," the Canadian Radio and Television Commission. The Finance Minister stated this past Friday, after enquiries from the MLA from Monfwi, "The department wanted to move this forward quickly to ensure the protection and safety across all roadways." Madam Speaker, I will have questions for the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs at the appropriate time. Mahsi.