Thank you, Mr. Speaker. With the support of the Minister of Transportation and the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, I am pleased to announce that the orientation program to architecture and engineering will be running for its fifth year this summer. The program is designed to expose the students to careers related to engineering and architecture and to the importance of continuing their school work in maths and sciences.

Fifteen high school students from Inuvik, Hall Beach, lqaluit, Paulatuk, Arviat, Rankin Inlet and Yellowknife have been selected. They will participate together in a week-longorientation session in Yellowknife. They then return to their home communities for a five-week, specially prepared work assignment under the direction of an employee from one of the sponsoring departments. For most students, this program is their first experience with summer employment at a typical workplace. All the students increase their understanding of the career opportunities available in the NWT and the efforts and skills that are essential to take advantage of these opportunities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.