Mr. Chairman, I have to make this comment for the record. Not only for the record, but I want to make it directly to the Minister as the Member for Thebacha. I want the Minister to know that I'm very concerned that throughout this $20 million that's allocated, $7.465 million is allocated for highway 3 reconstruction and paving. In addition to that, another $6.3 million for highway 3 for reconstruction and paving, totalling $13.7 million.

I want to make a point, Mr. Chairman. I know it was the commitment of the government to attempt to complete the highway from the border, to Providence, to Yellowknife. It was a political commitment when there was a lot of money available and I know the government is trying to address this. However, since we are now in times of restraint, the government must -- and I cannot emphasize more -- look at fair, equitable distribution of these dollars.

Next year, as a Member I don't want to sit here and not see any dollars being considered for highway 5 because that's not fair and equitable. I'm going to stress this to the Minister for the last time. Thank you.