Daniel McNeely

Mr. Speaker, can we go back to the recognition of visitors in the gallery, please.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thanks to the Minister for that update. Certainly, that's welcoming news there to the unemployed, or to be unemployed.

My last question there, Mr. Speaker, is on the Mackenzie Valley Highway progress and procurement. Can the Minister of strategic infrastructure share some of the timelines on that project. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thanks to the Premier for that reply. What really struck me was lobbying is done now. Now we've got to prepare. So I extend an invitation to the Premier that I am available. Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too will join my colleagues in recognizing the hard work our staff does behind the scenes here, the interpreters behind the glass and the clerks, the staff on the first floor, second floor. Thank you, everybody, and enjoy the spring, coming months.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thanks to the Premier for that announcement. I too would like to share my pleasure in recognizing the delegation from the Tlego'hli Got'ine government, starting with Sherry Hodgson, the President of the organization; Heidi Hodgson, the vice-president; Jackie MacDonald, Treasurer Secretary; Laurel MacDonald, director; Lisa MacDonald, director; Ethel Blondin-Andrew, chief negotiator; Margaret MacDonald, elder and community advisor; and legal counsel David Rolf; and, advisor Paul Tan. Welcome to the Assembly and welcome to the celebration on the self-government status.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for that fourth opportunity. I will take the advantage of saying it's three.

My question to the strategic infrastructure Minister is, is there scheduling for this anticipation coming that we can expect and share with our chamber members and business community in the Sahtu? Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thanks for the opportunity for allowing me to ask a couple of additional questions here to get the message out. As you can understand there, Mr. Speaker, the departure of Imperial has drastically impacted our community well-being and economy.

My question is to the strategic infrastructure Minister. Can the Minister share some of the progress that is underway for the bridge replacements, specifically to the Oscar Creek Bridge relocation and the Smith Creek. Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Following up on my statement, my question today is to the Premier. These are exciting times there, Mr. Speaker, for the Northwest Territories, which includes multiple departments and for multiple projects.

Can the Premier explain in summary our government's readiness platform or plan of engagements in preparation for these projects? Mahsi.

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...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. [No translation provided]. Mr. Speaker. On June the 8th, I had the privilege of joining Premier R.J. Simpson, Minister Cleveland, and Minister McKay on a visit to the community of Colville Lake where we met with Chief Shawn and the Council of Behdzi Ahda' Firstf Nation. This visit marked an important milestone for the community. Together we signed a work plan that sets out clear timelines and steps towards building a new junior kindergarten to grade 12 school in the community.

This work plan represents more than just a document, Mr. Speaker. It represents accountability...