Thank you, Madam Speaker. In the January 14 letter to the Honourable David Collenette, Minister of National Defence and Minister of Veterans' Affairs, we did, again, raise strong opposition. As all the Members know, there have been several resolutions and motions in this House opposing cruise missile testing. Earlier, it was reported in the House of Commons that they did not intend to continue with the missile testing. But upon reviewing their position, I guess there was some type of commitment they had to live up to, or obligation that the federal government had to live up to.

The federal government has indicated that they plan to proceed with two missile testings. Then, after that, they would be reviewing and evaluating the whole issue. At this point in time we have not received a written message back from the federal government that they would consult with the Northwest Territories government, however it's been stated in the House of Commons that they do intend to consult when they are reviewing the whole operation of cruise missile testing. Thank you.