Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to draw attention to the lower grades, specifically JK to grade 3. I don't believe we have ever seen any statistics as to grade levels in relation to the rest of Canada. This will give us an indication whether we need to improve the curriculum in order to set up the students for a better understanding and development of their learning capabilities.

Mr. Speaker, when I campaigned in October of 2019, I heard a lot of concerns from parents that these students were not taught English until they reached grade 4. I believe there was a Dene language immersion program in one of the communities set up as a pilot program was Fort Providence, amongst some other small communities.

Mr. Speaker, I have not seen any evaluations nor reviews of this program, whether we are seeing any success or if there are any other challenges that we should know about. Parents have concerns that only being taught in Dene Zhatie' language could be an impediment to their children's learning success at an early age. Mr. Speaker, I will have questions for the education Minister at the appropriate time. Mahsi.