Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, I recognize the fact that WCB does handle quite a number of cases. I am surprised at the percentage that aren't being resolved to the satisfaction of the injured workers. There seems to be a perception, at least by the public, that it does take an awfully long time. I appreciate that Mr. Bourque and his committee are going to do good work and they are going to deal with this thing. But, there are five members on that board and six months works out to 2.5 person years.

I wonder if there is another way. If there are too many people to deal with in that short time period, then maybe an emergency board could be set up to look after these people. It is causing hardship for them. To wait 13 months for an appeal is an extremely long period of time, Mr. Speaker.