Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as we gather here for our last session day for 2025, the federal government is preparing its upcoming budget address, fall economic statement, and second nation-building announcements. Our future concerns me there, Mr. Speaker, past disasters, and the future uncertainty.
Mr. Speaker, there's positive solutions. For example, for infrastructure deficit we can recruit EPCM for project execution.
Mr. Speaker, our fiscal position grows more dire by the quarter, and yet our nation-building projects that could secure our economic future, the critical infrastructure and essential transportation links remain trapped in regulatory processes.
Mr. Speaker, this is not a time for cautious optimism or patient negotiations; this is a moment that demands decisive action from this government. We must ensure that we are doing everything in our power and making our case forward for investments.
Mr. Speaker, as we close the calendar year, previous years to date showed costly disasters, old community evacuations, threatening wildfires, floods, costly fly-in essentials. Adaptations are our solution.
Mr. Speaker, I recognize the possibility of a federal election. There is a possible two-year timeline schedule for our NWT nation-building project security. I urge this government to submit the business case for the Mackenzie Valley Highway as soon as possible. Our economic future depends on the investments. This will create disposal economy, jobs opportunities, business opportunities, and taxable income.
I also want to thank my colleagues here today and wish you a safe travel home and winter season. Mahsi.
Thank you, Member from the Sahtu. Members' statements. Member from Inuvik Boot Lake.
