Mr. Chairman, some years ago we had a function within the Ottawa office specifically assigned to take care of circumpolar issues and that position no longer exists, as part of downsizing. Since then, we have not been monitoring the agreements we've had in any detail. Certainly, I have not been keeping abreast of these things myself so I would have to ask the ministry for more details on it. I'm fairly certain we haven't been, with any great commitment or energy, keeping abreast of the past agreements we've signed.
As the Member knows, we've also signed a number of agreements with various political entities within the former Soviet Union. We've signed education agreements, language agreements, I believe, and we've had a northern management program with Russia. I will get a listing of all the different agreements that are the responsibility of this ministry and report back to Members for their information. Thank you.