Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Community learning centres innovation. Mr. Speaker, with the closure of the community learning centres brings new innovation. These centres have skilled and educated instructors who can enhance the capacity of current GNWT training initiatives. The regional community learning centres strategy proposes establishing three centralized community learning hubs in Hay River, Fort Simpson, and Norman Wells. Mr. Speaker, these regional centres could merge with the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs school of community government by broadening and centralizing training resources and funding. We can create a more streamlined and effective approach to community learning.

Mr. Speaker, these hubs could serve approximately 18 communities across the Sahtu, South Slave, and Deh Cho regions. They could tailor their programs to meet local and regional needs offering training for infrastructure projects and responding to the regional employment opportunities. This is particularly crucial as our communities try to advance and engage in diverse economic activities.

Mr. Speaker, we cannot build community capacity by removing essential staff and closing the doors. Our employed people need shorter, targeted courses that fit with their work and family schedules. These regional centres will provide education where people live, eliminating barriers, and allowing our people to balance their studies with jobs and family responsibilities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Later I will have questions to the appropriate Minister.