I recognize, Mr. Chairman, in an ideal world the need for additional inspectors. But, at the same time, recognizing the amount of construction that is going on in the many different communities in the real world, there is a need for inspectors before one particular group of construction can allow another group to proceed. It also impedes their ability to be able to get paid for this construction. At times, it is very difficult for construction workers and construction business people to be looked after. This is due to the inability of Safety and Public Services to provide the services of inspectors.

This is why I was trying to find out whether there is any intention to look at this. Other ways I have suggested before in this House, are either contract recruitment or possibly doing away with some of the requirements that this particular department imposes so they can close up their buildings and get the appropriate claims, et cetera. I do fully recognize that from being, in my former life, in the industry. All I'm saying is, I'm working hard to try and find other ways in which to do it. Right now, getting additional PYs, I don't think, is a saleable idea. We'll have to be a little more creative and that's what we're going to endeavour to do. I fully realize what the issue is, it's across the territories, it does have a serious fiscal impact on the contractors, but I'm not sure, at this time, what the ideal solution is. Right now we're certainly not in a position to bring forward new positions. I know, when the honourable Member had talked to me before, we're currently looking at the possibilities of contracting some of that out, particularly in the areas where we can get easy access. Thank you.