Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the question. The issue is not simple as the answer has to be taken in the context of all those things that need to be dealt with. For instance, our colleague, Mr. Dent, and the Special Committee on Health and Social Services have pointed out on a number of occasions, there are some significant health and social issues that have to be addressed in the context of ensuring that students who are serious about their education have to have a home environment and family environment that promotes their success. If we start at a point where there is no support for the children, then obviously we're going to have some very difficult situations.
The other thing is that we need to accept that we have a numeracy/literacy situation in the north that requires upgrading.
I want to indicate to the honourable Member that as part of our own budget there is an attempt on our part to begin to deal with those particular issues in terms of numeracy/literacy strategy.
The other point is that we have to provide a strategy for education which we approve in this House. I think it will lay out the groundwork and framework for which we must invest our resources.
The other point is that the Member provided information on the Education Act that's crucial. It requires us to change the way we do business in education, and the respect we also give to the students and the parents and our educators.
The issue is not simple. Our solutions cannot be based on one view, but that of the community participating. I think that the success...For instance, in Yellowknife, the involvement of the people of Yellowknife clearly shows that when the community takes the issue of delivering programs and services seriously, the quality of students are there. The fact is it depends on the support given. I think in our efforts, we're trying to ensure that occurs and we will continue to make every effort to respond to those needs.