Thank you, Madam Chair. Yes, I am here to present Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022. The supplementary estimates propose a total increase of $63.8 million, $19.9 million of which will be offset by revenues from the Government of Canada.
Notable items, which are partially or fully offset by federal funding, include the following:
$7.1 million to support priority projects of the Northwest Territories healthcare system, including medical travel costs, primary health care reform, and overall health care system sustainability;
$13.8 million to support the healthcare system as it continues to respond to COVID-19, $6.2 million of which is offset by federal funding;
$4.9 million in support of the northern aviation industry; and
$1.5 million in support of early learning and childcare programs.
In addition, these supplementary estimates include: $14.4 million to support compensation and benefit increases for government employees, Members of the Northwest Territories Teachers Association, and the RCMP;
$7.4 million to allocate funding to the Department of Infrastructure to absorb the 2021-2022 projected loss in the Marine Transportation Revolving Fund;
$6.7 million to support increased medical travel and insurance premium costs; and
$3.3 million to support interprovincial hospital and supportive living costs.
That concludes my opening remarks, Madam Chair, and I am happy take questions that the Members may have.