(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think I am working too hard. I am the only one
making statements here.
I am pleased to announce that with the signing of the Northwest Territories-Canada Co-operative Agreement in Forestry, the Government of the Northwest Territories now can provide more support for community-based forest management projects. The Department of Renewable Resources is working closely with the community of Fort Liard to develop an integrated resource management plan for their traditional lands. This will also provide the community with an opportunity to participate in the management of these resources. The department is fully committed to the success of the resource management plan and will use the provisions of this co-operative agreement to ensure success of the plan. The Fort Liard band is commended for their initiative in obtaining additional funding under the Arctic environmental strategy.
At the request of the Fort McPherson Band, the department has also been working on a forest inventory project. The result of the inventory will be available for review within the next few months. Thank you.