Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It goes without question that we face a significant challenge. I hope that we do work at addressing that challenge, whether it is through Health and Social Services or Education. I think it is something that we have to try to come to grips with.

Mr. Chairman, I believe that under this activity the funding is found for community-based alcohol and drug programs. There have been a number of questions raised: whether or not these programs are being evaluated; whether the evaluations are extensive and worthwhile; as well as salaries for workers in these programs. Could the Minister advise whether these concerns are going to be addressed in the next year?