(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Member for Inuvik made very good comments and pointed out mostly the items. I am very happy to second this motion, mainly because the government in the North is very new, it was established in 1967 when it moved from Ottawa. We have to understand that our government has to be different because of the cultural differences in the North. It has to be different from southern governments. We have created other special committees. We have to listen to the concerns of our constituents and try to solve the problems that exist here in the North. The special committee on health and social services will be very beneficial to our people.
There are a lot of problems today in our communities on social issues. People try to commit suicide amongst other things. I am sure if we hear those concerns from our people we will try to solve the problems. A lot of times we do not have all the answers. Our constituents may have some of the answers. I fully support the motion, even though it may be a lot of work and require travelling, but we have to hear the voices of our constituents.
I know in the future these kinds of committees will not exist. Once the government is settled we can always go back to what we have tried before. I am very happy that this motion came forward. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.