Mr. Speaker, we are starting the process now in terms of consolidation of the work force of the Northwest Territories government. This issue, to my understanding, has no impact on the broad constitutional discussions that are going on. If communities are not prepared at this point in time to take on added responsibility, that has to be done at the community level. These discussions will take some time to be put into place. I believe that some communities want to proceed as quickly as possible because they believe the best place for decision-making and accountability is at the community level.
In consolidating some of the departments, I hope that at that point in time we will be able to ease far better the aspirations of the communities in terms of taking over responsibilities. At this point in time, the process is getting into place. Perhaps the commission will have its recommendations before we move significantly in terms of community transfers, but at this point in time I believe these things are two different issues. Thank you.