Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm here to present the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs' main estimates for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Overall, the department's estimates propose an increase of $1.405 million, or 6.1 percent, over the Main Estimates 2023-2024. These estimates support the mandate objectives, while continuing to meet the Government of the Northwest Territories' fiscal objectives to prioritize responsible and strategic spending.

Highlights of the proposed estimates include:

• • Transfer of Integrated Service Delivery Program of $854,000 from Department of Justice;.
  • Continuation of the implementation of the national action plan to end gender-based violence funding of $2,187,000;
  • Women in Leadership $101,000; and.
  • Fiscal sustainability reductions of $838,000.

These estimates support the mandate objectives for the Department while continuing to meet the GNWT fiscal sustainability strategy objectives to ensure the fiscal health and financial future of the GNWT. This concludes my opening remarks. Thank you.