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Mr. Speaker, providing suitable, accessible, and affordable housing is a top priority for this government. Housing NWT is dedicated to delivering quality solutions that address the evolving housing needs of Northwest Territories’ communities and residents.  Housing NWT continues to deliver a significant capital plan including 512 housing units. This will result in 148 new and replacement public housing units, as well as the modernization and improvement of 364 housing assets currently operating throughout the territory.

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Mr. Speaker, the high cost of energy remains one of the greatest challenges for residents and businesses across the Northwest Territories. The realities of our northern environment only amplify these burdens. However, the GNWT is committed to alleviating these pressures through immediate relief and sustainable, long-term solutions, paving the way for a more stable and affordable future for all Northerners.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight our ongoing work to strengthen the recovery supports available across the Northwest Territories for those struggling with mental wellness, substance use, and addictions. In recent years, that work has evolved to offer more relevant and flexible support to residents.

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Mr. Speaker, as we approach the one-year mark of this government, I would like to reflect on the progress we have made in strengthening our partnerships with Indigenous governments and the Government of Canada. Our recent trip to Ottawa, as part of the Council of Leaders, is a testament to the collaborative spirit we have built with our partners, and I am pleased to provide the Members of this Legislative Assembly with an update on that trip.

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Mr. Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to provide the Legislative Assembly with this fall economic and fiscal update. I will also use this opportunity to outline our progress towards the goals set out in our fiscal strategy.

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Mr. Speaker, when we talk about education, we often talk about meeting students where they are at. This means providing resources to students at every stage in developing their knowledge, skills and attitudes.

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Mr. Speaker, as we reflect on the 2024 wildfire season, we are reminded of the challenges we faced, including those we have lost protecting the Northwest Territories.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the 2024 wildfire season, a season that presented significant challenges to communities in the Northwest Territories, particularly Fort Good Hope.

Overall, we were fortunate to experience fewer community evacuations this year compared to previous years, but I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported response and recovery efforts during another difficult season.

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Mr. Speaker, I am thankful for the hard work and commitment of northern teachers, but they do not work alone. Support Assistants play a vital role in classrooms across the Northwest Territories so today I ask my colleagues to help me celebrate some recent successes of some support assistants through the School Support Assistant Pilot Program.

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