(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I listened with interest to the Member's statement made by the Member for Baffin South on March 8, 1993, concerning a death which occurred in Montreal. The Member indicated to the Legislative Assembly that the Department of Social Services did not provide any funding assistance.

I would like to state for the record, Mr. Speaker, the Department of Social Services provided funding for the preparation and transportation of the deceased from Montreal to Lake Harbour. The department, through the town of Iqaluit, also provided for the transportation of a relative from Iqaluit to attend the funeral. However, I regret my department could not fulfil the request the Member for Baffin South made regarding transportation of a relative who has been a long time resident of British Columbia. Thank you.