Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the private sector is critical to our economy, either at the territorial level or in the small communities throughout the territories.

Mr. Speaker, these enterprisers contribute significantly to the stimulus and stability on a disposable economy.

Mr. Speaker, Housing NWT and the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment together support building contracts, business development to the Fort Good Hope Construction Centre. This is a milestone, Mr. Speaker. A northern trades centre building demanded homes. Mr. Speaker, during construction, benefits are expanded, created through O&M partnerships, employment trades apprentices. Mr. Speaker, truly an emerging industry with a product in high demand.

Mr. Speaker, there are many unique aspects of this project - local ownership, workforce development, and the ability of youth drafting, designing, building floor plans, and witnessing the construction of those floor plans. Mr. Speaker, I want to say a huge leadership thank-you to the Minister of ITI, Caitlin Cleveland, and the Minister of Housing NWT, Lucy Kuptana, and the local Yamoga Land Corporation in Fort Good Hope.

Later, Mr. Speaker, I will have questions to the Minister responsible for Housing NWT on logistics and update. Mr. Speaker, this is a proud moment for all project stakeholders as the summer construction season starts. Mahsi.