I think that's unfortunate. I think Canadians saw us just get back to work, especially at INAN.
I've just spoken to the miners up in Yukon, and they're having significant mining issues around permitting in the federal government.
Nunavut still has the highest rate of core housing need in any province or territory. Approximately 49% of families in Nunavut are unable to affordably secure market housing, and 80% of families can't afford to purchase a single detached home in Nunavut.
In the Northwest Territories, the economy is in a significant downturn and going over a cliff. Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction are down 16%. Construction is down 43% and the energy sector is down 54%.
I would hope that when we got back to Ottawa—as we did, and we're having our first meeting—that we would continue through summer and get some of these significant issues addressed. I think it's unfortunate that this Liberal government wants to adjourn for the summer and go on holidays while these issues still exist.