I think it is important to point out that these claimant groups are also doing their own negotiating. I know, for example, that the Kitikmeot Inuit Association is involved with the Inuit IIBA in an Inuit economic agreement. I know that Mr. Blondin who sits on our committee is also having his own independent discussions with respect to where the developments should take place.

The responsibility I have as Minister of Transportation is to determine where we fit if we're asked what it's going to cost, and what conditions we would set if we were going to commit public funds to public infrastructure. I want to say again for the public record, my position is clear. Unless there are significant benefits accrued to northern people, in the broadest context, I've said publicly and I'll say it again, that public infrastructure money shouldn't be used.