Thank you, Member from Yellowknife Centre.

Colleagues, before we begin, yesterday was Commonwealth Day. This is an annual celebration observed in the 56 commonwealth countries around the globe. This year's theme is Together we Thrive, which really hits home for me. I feel like this year's Commonwealth Day theme was selected for us. In our consensus government system, we are stronger when we work together for the benefit of our people, the people we represent, The people who elected us to speak for them in this House.

Colleagues, I know all of us want to see the Northwest Territories thrive. I know I do. That's the reason I got involved in politics. In the spirit of Commonwealth Day, I would like to remind you that together we can thrive as a territory. Now let's get on with our business today.

Ministers' statements. Minister of ECC.