Yes. Thank you, Madam Chair. I am here to present the Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 4, 2019-2020. The supplementary estimates proposes a total increase of $49.1 million. Of this amount, $33.8 million is being requested for increased expenditures for the Department of Health and Social Services, or about 70 percent of the total request.

Some of the more significant items in the supplementary estimates include:

• $14.5 million to offset costs related to Northwest Territories residents receiving medical services outside the Northwest Territories;
• $10 million to administer activities under the Northern Wellness Agreement that are fully offset by revenues from the Government of Canada;
• $4.7 million in increases to the Income Assistance program for costs associated with increased client uptake and inflation;
• $4 million for costs associated with insured hospital services provided to individuals who are non-residents of the Northwest Territories. These costs are fully offset by recoveries from other jurisdictions; and
• $2.5 million to administer activities under the Nature Fund Agreements and the establishment of three protected areas. These costs are fully offset by revenue from Environment and Climate Change Canada.

That concludes my opening remarks, Madam Chair, and I would be happy to answer any questions that the committee might have.