(Translation) Mr. Speaker, I will be speaking in Inuktitut. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The policy under my department will not be changed, and I am in agreement with it. I know the predicament of the young person referred to, but if he wanted to join a team, then he should have joined a team in his own community or form a team in his own community. I stand by the policy. It states that an athlete must compete for the community or region within which he or she lives. University students are allowed to compete for the community that they live in when not going to school. This policy was established to encourage more interest in the selection trials process by not allowing the practice of stacking teams with the best athletes from a number of communities. I would suggest to the individual that he will help others in his region or in his community to organize a team because I stand by this policy from my department. Thank you.

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.

Mrs. Thompson.

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will ask my staff to look into this, but I still stand by this policy because, in the small communities there are a lot of players who are very good at that sport. Many times, larger communities often take the best players. So I think we should treat each team fairly. That's what is done by this policy.

I will look into this matter and get my staff to work on this. I understand that there is only one individual in Fort Smith. I just wonder why there is only one individual in Fort Smith who

will be able to play this sport, or who is interested. That is just a question of mine. Thank you.

Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.

You can ask a supplementary question. Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. O'Brien.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister responsible for Public Works, and possibly to the Minster of Transportation. It's in reference to the status of the Eastern Arctic fuel resupply proposal. This is an issue, Mr. Speaker, that is a great deal of concern to the residents of Kivallivik, which is Arviat and Baker Lake. There is a great deal of concern regarding the possible negative impact that the awarding of this project may have; for example, the increased cost to dry goods, food, et cetera. I am therefore requesting that an in-depth report be made to this House by the appropriate Minister before this proposal is opened and tenders approved. Thank you.

Thank you. Minister of Public Works and Services, Mr. Arlooktoo.

Mr. Speaker, I believe the Premier will respond to the question.

Mr. Premier.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe the Member is requesting if this House be informed prior to awarding of the request for proposals for Eastern Arctic resupply, if I heard the question properly. Eastern Arctic resupply is going to be evaluated by the Department of Public Works. The Department of Public Works is also going to hire an independent person to evaluate that in due process. We will be following that and the Member will be informed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Enuaraq.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker...

I'm sorry, Mr. Enuaraq. Mr. O'Brien has a supplementary. I apologize. Mr. O'Brien.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can I get a confirmation on whether there is a date set for the opening of these tenders, number one? Thank you.

Mr. Arlooktoo.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There is a process in place for this particular contract that the Member is asking about. The tender documents will be opened on December 18th and the review will start then.

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, does that mean that we will have to wait for this review to be completed prior to getting any information? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Arlooktoo.

Mr. Speaker, once the tender documents are opened, there's a complex review process where all the applications are reviewed. This review will be an in-depth one; therefore, it will take time. Yes, it will take three to four weeks. That's how long you'll have to wait.

Thank you. Final supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.