Mr. Speaker, there is a concern I have as a Minister to make sure that the spirit and intent of the Nunavut claim is followed by governments. The Member is correct, we always have to be diligent to make sure that the federal government does not start to slide into the position of not appearing to honour the original intent and spirit of these agreements. It has been the case with treaties all across this country.

But as far as this particular contract is concerned, as I understand it, the federal government as the contractor has decided for economic or political reasons to issue a contract to a Quebec firm. This is not the first time that it has happened. It has happened in previous years in other work that has serious implications for people in the Northwest Territories. Have I as a Minister for aboriginal affairs done anything specifically to protest this action by the federal government? I must say that I have not done anything. Thank you.