I understand, Mr. Chairman, this may be considered an obscure issue but I do think it has important implications for the NWT and Nunavut. As we approach the issue of the Quebec referendum, I also think that the question of offshore islands in James Bay and Hudson Bay becomes more and more important. I guess I would just like to flag for the Minister that this issue is of concern to Members like myself whose constituency, along with that of Mr. Pudlat, is subject to negotiations.

My constituency goes to Ungava and includes, for the time being anyway, Killinik Island, which is a major offshore island with major fishery potential. I'm interested in the question. Perhaps I should have given the Minister notice that I was going to ask it here, but I guess I would like to be briefed and I'm sure Mr. Pudlat might like to be briefed as well, if not Members of the Nunavut Caucus, because I think this has implications for Nunavut.

I know we're capable of being represented by Liz Snider, in whom I have great confidence, but I am concerned that we, in these negotiations, are part of the federal team, and I don't know how this constrains us and I don't know whether there are problems being experienced because we can't take an independent position; whereas, the Government of Quebec may have more freedom and flexibility than we do.

I just wanted to throw those issues out, and I would appreciate getting a briefing, Mr. Chairman. It's not urgent, but I think it would be useful for us to have a briefing. Thank you.