Another question asked by Mr. Koe on March 10th with respect to communities selected for EDO teams.

The regional superintendent committees in Nunavut and the west are discussing deployment options among themselves and with the deputy minister. Some of the factors that have to be considered before selecting the locations are the specific nature of work requirements in each area and potential demand for services. The needs that have to be met vary across the north and have an impact on how the resources are deployed.

The base communities for the itinerant EDOs have not yet been selected. However, it is my intention that they operate from outside the capital and from locations close to the people they serve.

The plan is to have these teams based in a location which will make it possible for them to efficiently carry out their mandate. The primary objective of the teams is to service smaller communities but they will also respond to other opportunities as they arise, Mr. Speaker.

We are working towards having the base communities for these positions selected and the positions filled by June 30, 1995.