Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, sometimes people say perfect is the enemy of good. Well, if we do good, then we get criticized for not being perfect. So we need to do the job right. So I just want to make that very clear.

The federal government has agreed to hold primary discussions with Indigenous governments, the GNWT, the Government of Nunavut, and boards. The GNWT will actively participate in this engagement. The GNWT has not developed a position on a regional assessment. I need to stress we have not come up with a position.

The GNWT will first be participating in engagements led by the federal government. Following this when more information is known, MLAs will be consulted on a potential GNWT position.

I need to really stress we will reach out to all our MLAs, whether it's on Cabinet or AOC, to come with a position.

As I committed last year, I will share additional information with MLAs when it becomes available. So we'll make that commitment. I did it last year. I'll make the commitment again here. We will make that commitment to make sure we share that information. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.