Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to direct my question to the Minister of Economic Development and Tourism. Mr. Speaker, about a year and a half ago there was a position open in Fort Providence for an economic development officer. We have had the person from Hay River working as the economic development officer for some time, but this position has been transferred to Fort Smith. We have had interviews which were not acceptable.
The government has gone further by suggesting that the money for the position be allocated to the community, and the community can decide whom they wish to select. I would like to ask the Minister how soon this allocation will occur in order for the community to get on with their economic future?