Thank you, Madam Speaker. I think it's important to note that when we're dealing with this kind of thing, especially a group home that is dealing with children in care, the priority has to be placed on the children. In this particular case, everything was tried between the department

and the contractor to try to work out a workable relationship because one cannot do without the other.

After a number of times of trying, the working relationship between the contractor and the staff completely collapsed. Because of a provision in the contract, the contract was terminated. We have since received accusations from the contractor that it was the department's fault. That's why I think it is important to have an independent investigation carried out. Thank you.