Mr. Chairman, the answer to the question with respect to apprenticeship programs is yes. We are in the process right now of hiring a number of people in each of the regions and we are hoping to see through the four or five-year apprenticeship program for mechanics, linemen and electrical operators. We are working closely with Arctic College and the Department of Education, Government of the Northwest Territories, with respect to bringing people through the system in the apprenticeship program.

As far as the other question on the use of outside firms to do work. As much as possible, we try to use companies within the Northwest Territories. There is, however, a price factor involved. The policy we have allows a differential for territorial companies, but, a differential is not an example of 50 per cent more. But, as much as possible, we are trying to use local corporations.