Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome the members of the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders to Ottawa this week. This collaboration of both the territorial and indigenous governments is a forum for co-operation and collaboration on shared priorities.
While these leaders represent different levels of government and different regions, they are coming together for the same reason: to build a better future for northern communities. This council is meeting with federal ministers and officials in Ottawa to highlight and advocate for the interests of those from NWT. These include advancing reconciliation and modern treaties, protecting our environment while sustainably developing our economy and building necessary infrastructure, such as the Mackenzie Valley Highway.
I welcome the council leaders, and I look forward to the continued progress in advancing northern priorities.