Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Economy related, Mr. Speaker. The potential of the Mackenzie Valley Highway presents boundless business opportunities for small businesses in the Northwest Territories, recognizing that Small Business Week starts this coming Sunday, October the 19th to October the 25th. I'd like to take this opportunity to encourage all entrepreneurs and small business owners across the Northwest Territories to participate in this important celebration for entrepreneurialship. Small Business Week is Canada's entrepreneurial celebration, and it offers valuable opportunities for the business owners to learn, connect, interact, and celebrate with experts and other entrepreneurs from across our great nation.
Mr. Speaker, as we look forward to the economic opportunities that infrastructure projects like the Mackenzie Valley Highway will bring to our territory, it's more important than ever that our small businesses are prepared and equipped to seize these opportunities. I encourage all NWT entrepreneurs to take advantage of the resources and events scheduled, available during the Small Business Week to strengthen our businesses and position themselves for future successes.
Small businesses are the backbone of our northern economy, and supporting their growth, stability, and development is essential to bringing a prosperous future and building a prosperous future of the residents of the Northwest Territories and thus attracting certainty on future investment. Mahsi.
Thank you, Member from the Sahtu. Members' statements. Member from Inuvik Boot Lake.
