Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the comments made by the honourable Member. I think that much of the commitment comes not only from the department but from this Assembly as well, depending on how we vote the resources for investment. Just let me assure the honourable Member and the public of the north that in the last

12 years, since 1983 when we had about $500,000 in the budget, in comparison to now where we have over $10 million, shows the direction that we're going in in this particular area.

The comments that were made by the honourable Member are really a reflection of the concerns generally across the Northwest Territories. The other point we should note is that it's clearly indicated to us about the high needs in the territories and that the only way to resolve it is through the comments made by the honourable Member; that is, that we have to work together. It's not simply a matter of the department telling the boards what to do, but rather to work in conjunction with the boards to help them resolve these issues.

However, not all of these issues require money. It requires, as well, a lot of good planning on the part of the boards. It requires workshops and it requires a willingness on their part to implement the inclusive schooling strategy. I agree with the honourable Member and I appreciate the comments that she's made with regard to this issue.