Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Lewis on November 29, 1993, about Keeping the Circle Strong in Northern Communities conference and GNWT involvement. The Keeping the Circle Strong in Northern Communities conference, held two weeks ago in Yellowknife, was sponsored by Northern Addiction Services. Funding and other support for this conference came from both federal and territorial governments.

The focus of the conference was on solvent abuse, fetal alcohol syndrome, fetal alcohol effects, addictions and suicide. The conference provided a forum for experts from the north, other parts of Canada and, indeed the world, to share their knowledge and expertise.

The conference was designed to share information and ideas where much is still unknown. No resolutions or recommendations were formulated. However, a report of the proceedings is currently being prepared by Northern Addiction Services and will be available by December 15, 1993. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.