Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate the opportunity to respond to our colleague. We have been working on a building and learning strategy since 1992. The whole intention is that through Cabinet approval, we intended to maximize training opportunities for local residents. I have been working in conjunction with the Minister of the Housing Corporation and the Minister of Public Works and Services.

The strategy has included providing training opportunities at all levels of building occupations, such as trades helpers, trades workers, supervisors, project managers and contractors. We have over 100 local residents who are receiving construction training in Baker Lake, Rankin Inlet, Pangnirtung, Igloolik, Snare Lake, Wha Ti, Fort Simpson, Fort Providence, Gjoa Haven and Coppermine. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.