Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It gives me proud feelings of wearing my traditional jacket given to me by my late uncle, Chief Charlie Barnaby, who was a leader for 16 years in our home community and has emphasized the need of working together.

Mr. Speaker, as we close this sitting, I want to speak about significant economic opportunities on the horizon for the Northwest Territories and the critical importance of being ready to seize those opportunities.

We are at a pivotal point. Major federal investments could transform our economy, strengthen our communities, but opportunity without preparation is just potential left unrealized. Mr. Speaker, we must develop a comprehensive economic readiness plan that ensures Northerners benefit from these investments. I highlight bullet point number one:

1. Arctic infrastructure fund;

2. Dual airport expansion;

3. Military homes;

4. YZF improvements;

5. Three advanced mineral industry developments;

6. The Tlego'hli self-government; and lastly,

7. The Mackenzie Valley Highway.

Additionally, Mr. Speaker, the Arctic Energy Security Corridor has been confirmed as one of Canada's most abundant regions for mineral exploration with potential for lithium, cobalt, copper, zinc, gold, and diamonds. The 2025 mineral potential study identified 1,721 mineral showings containing 19 different critical minerals across our territory.

Mr. Speaker, these aren't just federal announcements happening to us. They're opportunities we must actively prepare for. We need an economic readiness plan that addresses our infrastructure deficit, workforce development needs. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement. Mahsi.

---Unanimous consent granted

Thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, before I close I want to wish all of our athletes competing at the Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse the very best of luck and enjoyment.

Finally, as this is our last day of our sitting, I wish to wish all my colleagues safe travels home to their communities and families. Mahsi.