Mr. Speaker, I know that, in the discussions with Mr. Irwin, he continually brings up the issue of the consensus of what the west wants. There are varying opinions by region on what that should be. However, I know that the honourable Member is suggesting -- and I should correct it as this is not correct -- that the Nunavut Implementation Commission is deriving its legislative authority through the federal government and some kind of process and that there should be some equivalency on this side, in the west.

Mr. Speaker, I will try to continue to approach the subject with the Minister responsible, Minister Irwin, on that inequity, and we will continue to work with the various groups in the western Arctic to try to come up with a consensus on working together to try to get the support from Mr. Irwin; he feels that consensus is imperative in order for him to support any kind of initiative that I would suggest on behalf of this government. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.