Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, finding a solution to the North's housing crisis is a passion of mine and a key concern for my constituents. So this is why much of the work over the past year has been dedicated towards bringing together different levels of government to get private homes repaired as quickly as possible in a way that is cost effective and centered on the services delivered by Indigenous leadership. In summary, this plan is to have the GNWT cover the first step of homeownership inspections so that a fully costed proposal can be delivered to the Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs. That way the federal government, which has more resources than the GNWT, can directly from the Indigenous governments so we can then utilize those resources themselves appropriately.
We all agree that First Nations must take control of housing in their respective communities, and they will only prey on a greater role of governance of the Northwest Territories that continues our work in permitting the UNDRIP declaration on the rights of Indigenous people which mandates reconciliation as self-government.
We also know all too well that homes across the North are aging rapidly and must be repaired soon before they are into full disrepair or have to be written off completely. This plan is endorsed by the First Nation leadership in my riding, Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh, including the Akaitcho territory government, chiefs, and the Metis leaders. They are all encouraged by the response so far from the housing Minister and recognize the stronger effort this government has taken to lobby Ottawa, together with them, for more support and resources for the North. Let's continue to work together and set a model for how we can all work together to get results for our small communities. This is a key moment in our territory's history for both solving our own housing crisis and set a new path forward for reconciliation. I look forward to asking the Minister of Housing NWT later today on their efforts to work with myself and leaders of the Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh riding to make this proposal happen. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Member from Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh. Members' statements. Member from Great Slave.
