Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'm sure Members experienced the same thing I did here today. On the way to work today, after lunch, I had to pass through a number of picket signs outside of the Legislative Assembly, condemning WCB and the Minister for their lack of sensitivity, the long delays in deciding on workers' appeals. This morning on the radio -- a well-known radio station here in Yellowknife -- there was an hour long phone-in show with guest speakers from the Injured Workers' Association. Lots of concerns were expressed but the main concern expressed, Mr. Speaker, was the length of time that it takes to process appeals. Up to 300 days, I think the Minister stated here. I know of one that has been dragging on for 13 months.

Can the Minister advise me on whether or not he's aware of these concerns, aware of the sit-in that's been taking place and this phone-in show?