We appreciate those questions; they are very important ones, particularly for Mr. Antoine's riding and for the Treaty 8 people. The idea of trying to complete an arrangement with the aboriginal groups by June is what was agreed to by the groups, themselves. That's what I was told by the negotiators. At some point, you have to set some deadlines about when you can make or not make an arrangement.

So, I'm told by the negotiators that this is what they agreed to. I would have liked to have seen it a little earlier, but they've said they need another two months. Originally, it was April or May, I believe. I'm told now that the round table has agreed that they will try to reach an arrangement -- and let me stress, try to reach an arrangement -- by June. That's the reason I mentioned June, because that is what was decided by the groups at the table.

There were some deadlines set. The deadlines set are to determine whether we have an arrangement or not, that's all at that stage of the game. If there was a lack of broadly-based support, I said to the Treaty 8 people last week at a meeting, I'm not sure what position I would take, I would have to go back to Cabinet and also, at the same time, try to determine what my personal position was as a Minister. So I wouldn't want Mr. Antoine to think there was any implication there that we would just proceed arbitrarily. I don't know what position I would take if we can't reach an appropriate arrangement. So I have to say that. I said it last week and I have to say it again: we have to remain consistent.

With respect to an accord, I think it's important to point out, yes, we would take over the administration of lands and resources. We would also have the legislative authority which would then enable us and give us the authority to set royalties and taxation. So that's really the important component of this thing. We would, in fact, I'm told by the staff, have the authority to set royalties and taxation.

It does not give us the authority with respect to land use. That would still lie with DIAND and they would consult with the communities, et cetera, about development, to the best of their ability. Thank you.