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Mr. Speaker,

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[Dëne Dedlıne Ts’ı̨ɂáné Beyatı Za Neba Huzų Nıdé!]

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Mr. Speaker, later today I will  table the first Annual Report on the Northwest Territories Emergency Management System covering the period of April 2024 to December 2025.

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Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to recognize the accomplishments of the Health Recruitment Unit and to highlight the progress being made to strengthen staffing in nursing, social work, and allied health professions across the Northwest Territories.

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Mr. Speaker, primary care is the first point of contact for most residents in our health system. It sets the direction for the care they receive and helps ensure people get the right care, at the right time, from the right provider.

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Mr. Speaker, across the Northwest Territories, infrastructure projects are about much more than design, labour and raw materials. These critical projects encompass new opportunities to build, protect and connect the North for the benefit of all Northerners.

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Mr. Speaker, barren-ground caribou are a vital part of the culture, traditions, and livelihoods of Indigenous peoples across the Northwest Territories. They are also an important indicator for the health of our northern ecosystems.

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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that the Honourable Member for Nunakput, Minister Responsible for Status of Women, will be absent for a portion of the House proceedings today to virtually attend the Federal Provincial Territorial Ministers on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ Peoples meeting.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Mr. Speaker, the government of the Northwest Territories is making practical investments to strengthen our energy systems and make energy more reliable, affordable, and sustainable for communities across the territory.

The Energy Initiatives Report released on February 3rd shows how we are building a strong foundation for long-term change. We are improving how energy systems are planned, regulated, and delivered, while moving forward with projects that meet local needs and reflect northern realities.

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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that the Honourable Member for Kam Lake, Minister of Industry Tourism and Investment, will be absent from the House for today, tomorrow and Thursday to attend the Arctic 360 conference in Toronto, Ontario.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.