Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions today are for the Minister of Finance.
Mr. Speaker, for the second year in a row, Hay River and K'atlodeeche First Nation residents have been hit with severe disasters and forced to evacuate as we have heard much of today. Residents who work for the GNWT, but can't work remotely, are being asked to use vacation leave, special leave, or even leave without pay during this time. This is unacceptable, Mr. Speaker. Mandatory evacuation should not be made to take away from people's family and medical needs, mental health breaks, or vacation leave. The GNWT must reinstate these banks to GNWT employees who evacuated from Hay River or K'atlodeeche First Nation. So I'm wondering if the Minister can make that commitment here today. Thank you.