Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Antoine.

Thank you. A simple supplementary. The authority rests solely with the superintendents in the region to make the decision whether to make a loan or a grant up to $250,000. Is that correct, Mr. Minister? Mahsi.

Thank you. Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Mr. Todd.

We did receive approval from the Business Credit Corporation which is chaired by Mrs. King, to designate that authority to the superintendents at this time. Yes, that is correct.

Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Baffin South, Mr. Pudlat.

(Translation) Thank you, Madam Speaker. My question will be regarding environmental protection. Madam Speaker, many times in the past I have spoken about my concerns regarding Hydro Quebec and the huge construction project they want to begin. This is going to affect the people of the Baffin and the Belcher Islands. My question is directed to the Minister responsible for the environment. This will create a huge environmental hazard and environmental impact. Has there been anything more done to increase the protest against the Hydro Quebec project? Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Thank you. Minister of Renewable Resources, Mr. Kakfwi.

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Pudlat.

(Translation) Thank you, Madam Speaker, and thank you for the Minister's response. I wonder once your department has kept abreast of the things happening will you, in turn, keep us abreast of things happening here in the Legislative Assembly? Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Thank you. Minister of Renewable Resources, Mr. Kakfwi.

Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for High Arctic, Mr. Pudluk.

Thank you. Minister of Health, Mr. Pollard.

Madam Speaker, I think most everybody knows that anywhere the sun is shining there is danger of damage to the skin resulting in melanoma, cancer of the skin, and consequently it's become an increasing health issue. You'll notice that on television now they are giving the UV index to all the communities or all the areas across Canada, so it is still a real concern and, of course, in the High Arctic where the ozone is a little thinner there is apparently increased danger. So we will probably again this year, issue the same kinds of warnings to people through the health centres that they should wear some kind of sun block to prevent the ultraviolet rays from affecting their skin. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Pudluk.

(Translation) Thank you, Madam Speaker. Some of the communities don't have these sun blocks or these creams to protect them from the UV rays. Will the health centres be able to provide these sun blocks and skin protectors for the residents in the High Arctic. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Thank you. Minister of Health, Mr. Pollard.

Madam Speaker, I'll certainly have the department check on the availability in all the communities of sun blocks. Thank you.

Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Amittuq, Mr. Allooloo.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Earlier today, we were asking the Minister of Personnel about new positions in the communities. One of my communities is effected because they cannot get a social worker. The community has a population of over 500 and they have been without a social worker for a long time. The department has a position and there is lack of housing. One of my communities, Pond Inlet, is going to be effected as well as the Member from Iqaluit has mentioned today, that the community justice worker position has been approved but there is no housing. I would like to ask the Minister, for these two positions, does the government have a plan to accommodate these two people especially because they are very important, to house them in these two communities?

Thank you. Minister of Personnel, Ms. Mike.

(Translation) Thank you, Madam Speaker. As the Minister of Personnel, for those regions I've got the superintendents of Personnel in those regions to inventory the number of staff houses available in those communities and to determine which are most in need of housing. The study is being undertaken right now.