Mr. Chairman, what I indicated was that I understand the issue of the need for improvements in Nunatta. But I am also being pressed, Mr. Chairman, for other facilities in other regions; in particular, one that is lacking very substantial services is Kitikmeot, for instance. There is some basic infrastructure that most regions require. In order for us to be responsive in every region, we have to pay attention to at least some basic requirements. I do understand the concern that the honourable Member has raised. He pointed it out to me when we travelled to Iqaluit together, and when I met and toured the community. It's probably the same situation with most Members on the Standing Committee on Finance. So we're aware of it, and what we're trying to do is ensure that the basic services are there.

I believe the other point that needs to be made is the way in which we're going to fund projects in future. The board for Nunavut college, Nunavut Arctic College, will be instrumental in determining the expenditures in future. I am hoping that the new formula arrangement, the formula financing will, in fact, rectify some of the inequities. But a lot of it may take a little longer than we would want it to. That's the only thing I would be cautious about, Mr. Chairman.