Just a couple of points I would like to raise. I am sure the Minister, and all Members, are aware that when the Government of the Northwest Territories purchased the Power Corporation from the federal government there were many expectations of various things that would happen to benefit northerners. Key on the list, there was a great expectation that once this government would own the Power Corporation power rates would not be increasing as fast as they have been.
Another, was that there would be more decentralization of responsibilities and authorities, and more employment of local northerners. I am not so sure that all of these expectations have been realized. In some cases, I know they have not. It is an area that will be focused on, in terms of an audit, that has been requested by motion. Also, the Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards, and Commissions will be looking at some of the activities related to the Power Corporation, in future assignments.
I just wanted to make those comments. Mahsi.