Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, I spoke in this House about the elders' home under construction in Fort McPherson. As I said, the Hamlet Council of Fort McPherson has supported this project since February 2010, and the council, not to mention the elders and other residents of Fort McPherson, are eager to see the units in operation. Communities all over the Northwest Territories face housing challenges, Mr. Speaker, and our elders and seniors are strongly affected. Fort McPherson is no exception, and our elders deserve quality shelter and our support as they age in their home communities. The elders' home under construction in Fort McPherson, with eight units for residents and one for a caretaker, will be able to do that, Mr. Speaker. In fact, it is supposed to be doing that by this November. But since last July, only pilings appear at the site. I was told that work stopped last August after the contractors hit water. Since then, residents raised their concerns that the building site was traditionally swampy ground. Is this why work seems to have stopped? Don't get me wrong, Mr. Speaker. I support this project. The facility is much needed, and will show our support for our elders right in their home community. Construction projects like this one are also a great opportunity to create local jobs. Mr. Speaker, we need an update on the status of this project, and we need an explanation of the delays. Later today, I will have questions for the Minister responsible for Northwest Territories Housing Corporation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Masi. Members’ statements. Member for Nunakput.
