(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My statement will be fairly lengthy. Mr. Speaker, I wish to talk about the increase in rents. My constituents have an ongoing concern regarding the new rent scale. It has been discussed by many and people are interested in finding out exactly what the reasons are for implementing the increases. Many people are interested in finding out this information prior to April 1st.

Housing is a necessity in our communities. Perhaps the new rent scale might not be as great an issue to those who are outside of the communities, but people who live in the north and who are experiencing these increases need to express their concerns. Mr. Speaker, people have to be employed in these households but the fact is, very few people are actually employed. This will cause great stress for people who are the only income providers. The people who are employed will have to carry a bigger burden.

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to finish my statement.