Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to recognize one of my constituents in the gallery and one of the youngest chairs in the Aklavik community corporation, Jordan McLeod, also, Jimmy Kalinek and Jozeph Carnigarsky. I would also like to thank you all for all the leadership that you do in the communities. It is much appreciated. Mahsi.

Mr. Speaker, the Minister is a professional at finding funds for projects like this. Mr. Speaker, as the Minister knows, we have a short window to do this construction up near Aklavik because we don't have an all-season road there at this moment but our work needs to be done within the winter months. So we have a short window of about three to four months. Mr. Speaker, it's very important that we have this money to complete this bridge. We're at the final stages, like I mentioned, so, now more than ever, we need this funding to complete this work. I'm glad the Minister is willing to sit down...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have a few questions for the Minister of Infrastructure, in regards to the Willow River Bridge near Aklavik. Mr. Speaker, a lot of work has been done over the last number of years. I'd actually like to thank the department for the contributions they have given us over the years. Mr. Speaker, it's not as simple as just buying a bridge and putting it in place, even though it sounds that easy. Mr. Speaker, there is a lot of planning and engineering that has been completed to date, permits are in place, and we're now at the final stages for installing the...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this week in the NWT is Family Violence Awareness Week. This means we should be focused on creating awareness in each of our communities. Our attention should be towards putting an end towards family violence.

Mr. Speaker, we need to recognize that our communities are working endless hours to create awareness on family violence, and it is everyone's responsibility to support our organizations who are promoting activities to end this violence.

I know I don't stand alone, Mr. Speaker, when I say we are supporting programs to raise awareness about family...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. It is good for us in Tsiigehtchic because we get all this driftwood in all the communities, we don't usually get that in the spring, but it always makes everybody wonder. As to early part of June, we get the breakup and high waters. People are always wondering why we don't see barges along the river until, like, towards the end of July. That question always comes up.

It seems like it is a little later than what it used to be, but I am sure, to rebuild all these barges, old stock, can we see major improvements once we get these new barges that are supposed to be on order...

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister Schumann.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, will the Minister actually come on a tour in the first week of December, with Minister Schumann and I, along with whoever else is available? Will the Minister commit to that? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister Schumann.

Mr. Speaker, the number of income assistance cases and the number of income assistance beneficiaries in Tsiigehtchic has increased over time. We are also hearing from community leadership that a local dedicated staff person is necessary for practical purposes. What other information does the department need to build a business case to re-introduce this position into the community?

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister Schumann.