Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to reply to the statement made by the Deputy Premier, Mr. Arlooktoo. In his statement he made reference that division can't be done without the federal government's input of financial increments.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In response to the Premier's statement and his remarks with respect to, and I'll quote, "and the fly-over economy of some who come here to remove resources needs to be challenged and managed in a manner that makes sure that northern residents benefit the most."

I would like to say that the Premier is well aware of a situation in my riding which has recently come up and that in his role as Premier and as Minister of Energy Mines and Petroleum Resources, I would like to say how much I appreciate his commitment to making sure that northerners are the beneficiaries of the removal of our resources. Thank you.