Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize a bunch of beautiful ladies there from my riding, starting with my Auntie Cathy Bolton, Marie Speakman, and -- there's so many up there to remember. Lucy Ann Menacho, Rena Chapple, and MaryAnn Vital. Mahsi cho. Welcome.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I just want to add to some of the discussions from the Member from Frame Lake and Boot Lake here also on these different programs of assistance that is within this activity and the previous. And I like the Minister saying they're looking at marketing and discussions with energy opportunities, and certainly this activity is one of the supports to achieve and continued dialogue and marketing what you have and serving the interest of potential investors. So summarizing all that, I am kind of hoping that there would be additional capital added throughout the year.

If you look...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thanks to the Minister for that reply. We're really trying to get down to the cost savings to residents and capitalize on this opportunity.

My second question, Mr. Speaker, is what measurable progress and specific outcomes, benefits, can we expect from the committee on internal trades 2025 negotiations as we move into 2026 particularly regarding services liberation? Thank you.

I am privileged there, Mr. Speaker. I'd be in the bad books if I didn't recognize Ida Manuel from Fort Good Hope, my home community. And the Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty. Welcome to the gallery. Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss an issue of significant economic importance to the Northwest Territories and to all of Canada: Efficiencies from internal trade barriers.

Mr. Speaker, a recent international monetary fund report reveals that Canada could increase its real GDP by approximately 7 percent, roughly $210 billion, if we fully eliminated the internal trade barriers between provinces and territories, Mr. Speaker. This is not a small matter. These barriers currently equate to about 9 percent tariff nationally. With the costs concentrated primarily in services...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. And I've got to compliment the Minister on her energy towards the critical mineral infrastructure fund. Together we supported a client, and at the end of the day the client was lucky in accessing federal capital. Okay, recognizing this crumbling economy here, I am not going to crumble with it, but I really want to look forward to working with the Minister in analyzing these programs and services and how can we utilize this to share and boost our economy, in particular now that we've got some federal money for the one client there for their approval on the critical mineral...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Before I approach my last question, I want to compliment our Minister on the chairing of this national committee.

What is the GNWT's timeline for implementing the labour mobility action plan's 30-day services standard and which sectors will be prioritized for barrier reduction to maximize economic benefits for the residents and businesses of the Northwest Territories? Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Following up on my statement, my question today is to the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment on trade barriers.

First, given that the healthcare services face barriers equivalent to a 40 percent tariff, what concrete cost savings can the GNWT or Members of the Northwest Territories expect to realize from eliminating these trade barriers? Mahsi.

Thank you, Minister. To the Member, Mackenzie Delta.

Thank you to the Minister. At this point in time here, I will add, and on the spirit of leniency going into round two, if Members could condense their comments and a short brief question, that might expedite our review of this chapter.

Going back to the Member for Frame Lake.