Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Yes. Well, one thing is for sure: There's a big need to expand broadband and cellphone access across all of the northern regions. One thing I have been very encouraged by is the number of communities and individuals coming forward, showing an interest and looking at options. Let's hope we can all get there.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Absolutely, with pleasure. I'm going to see if Mr. Proctor wants to expand on the question that I asked him. I know Ms. McLeod gave you an opportunity, but there may be something else. We'll do that before we move on.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. Thank you to our panellists for being here today. I listened to your presentation, Mr. Proctor. I probably agreed with everything you said today.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  One of the struggles, definitely, for people who live in Canada's north, is being able to access the telecommunications infrastructure within their communities. We've worked very hard in the last few years to make some progress, but I think every day we're all feeling that the progress is not fast enough.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. First of all, I want to address the housing piece. Matt, you may not be aware, but the Government of Canada did the first-ever housing agreement with Inuit in Canada, and a large chunk of that money went to the Inuvik area and also into Nunavut, as the MP for Nunavut who's here knows.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It doesn't matter. Chair?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Okay. Thank you.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I'm sorry I only have a minute, but Matt, I want to say thank you for raising the issue around skilled employment and apprenticeship programs. It's a serious issue across all northern communities. I want to speak to you about the procurement piece for construction companies in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Hello, my name is Yvonne Jones, a member of Parliament. I'm from Labrador. I'm a very proud northerner. Murad, when I listen to both you and Matt, I'm very inspired by your ideas and by your suggestions for northern communities. I'm going to start with you, because I really believe we have tremendous potential for more Arctic ports in Canada.