I think the department works hard with the Department of Finance in Ottawa and also with the Yukon in putting forward positions, and I must say that the Premier played a big role in this, through her correspondence with the Prime Minister. She also attended the crucial meeting with myself and Mr. Martin and gave me lots of support.

I will also say that, in fairness to Mr. Martin, who has a very difficult job and has far greater problems than we have, Mr. Chairman, he has shown to me that he is willing to be fair and is willing to listen to new ideas, although he has also told me that he is a hard man and wants to meet his targets. He has given us a fair hearing so far and I anticipate his continuing in a fair manner, trying to understand the difficulties that we have in the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.