Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I support this motion because it is clear that significant disparities exist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students when it comes to educational outcomes at all levels in the education systems. We have seen this time and again through reports on outcomes, and we see it in our communities directly. The GNWT must study this problem properly. There's so many studies that exist regarding this already, and it's getting to be too much.

The Standing Committee on Social Development believes that students in small communities who show desire to pursue post-secondary education should have access to enrichment programs or streams to nourish their potential.

Committee also believes educational outcomes in the NWT cannot improve until access to therapeutic interventions such as speech therapy are properly funded by the government. Students must have security about financial assistance and feel assured that the progress made will continue, and the government will keep honouring treaties. These are key issues for Indigenous students.

Year after year, the gaps remain. It is time for the GNWT to find solutions to these problems so that our Indigenous -- I repeat, Indigenous -- students can also prosper and reach their full potential. Thank you, Mr. Chair.