Mr. Speaker, we have made it very clear in the referendum talks and in response to any suggestions of change in the realignment of any boundaries that it would be totally unacceptable to the Northwest Territories. In terms of discussions we have had with other Premiers at the table, there has been a difficult discussion about how to approach the momentum that has been building in Quebec for a referendum. I know that a couple of the Premiers have decided to become a little more aggressive in making statements and being involved. However, in discussions with all the other Premiers and the Prime Minister of Canada, the basic assumption was that the action is in Quebec and we should be careful in taking our particular point of view and perhaps having that point of view turn against us because it could provide a situation where it gives more credence to the issue of sovereignty for Quebec.

The Ottawa office continues to monitor the situation and the government is kept informed on the various initiatives that have been taken by other provincial jurisdictions. As well, the Prime Minister's office is attempting to keep us in tune. We've offered, as a jurisdiction, to be involved but up to this point in time, there hasn't been an indication of what would be most helpful in this situation, Mr. Speaker.