(Translation) I rise today regarding the people who are awarded contracts. I'm sure in the future, whether it's in the winter, summer or spring, contracts will be available. A lot of people who are certified in whatever fields, should also be considered to be awarded contracts. It's getting very difficult to get full-time jobs and there are people who are finishing their training in trades and the number is increasing in the Northwest Territories. The contracts that are awarded wouldn't go out of the Northwest Territories if they were given to the people in the north. We're in a restraint situation in the north, those people should be considered.

Mr. Speaker, those trades people who are qualified can also employ local people and train them at the same time, which is

beneficial to the north. I would like this to be given more consideration. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause