Thank you, Mr. Chair.
First, I would like to say good afternoon to the witnesses and thank them for their presentations, which were all very interesting.
My first questions are for Ms. Napier, the mayor of Fort Smith and the president of the association representing the communities of the Northwest Territories.
Ms. Napier, I found your presentation and your answers to Mr. McLeod's questions very moving. So I'm going to pick up where you left off.
In 2020, and even in 2000, Internet access was supposed to be considered an essential service, and it is even more so during the pandemic. You have provided examples demonstrating its importance, such as being able to hold meetings via Zoom or webcast. My understanding is that the communities you represent do not have access to fibre optic Internet services because fibre optics do not reach them.
Is that correct?