Madam Speaker, I think first of all I'll preface the answer by saying that Members should not get their hopes up that in the next budget all of these things are going to be addressed, because at the time we put the budget together we didn't have all the information that's required to address this very, very complicated issue. But, is it a concern of the government? Absolutely. Mr. Ballantyne raises the point that there are two areas that need help, the front-line workers and organizations that are doing work in this particular area in the Northwest Territories.

I can't make a commitment to the House, other than to say that I accept the items that are being put forward as being most important. I recognize the importance that the Ordinary Members attach to it. I recognize the importance that the Ministers are attaching to it, and we will do everything we can to give due consideration to this issue in the next budget, Madam Speaker. Thank you.