Point of order, Mr. Speaker.

Mrs. Marie-Jewell, your point of order.

Point Of Order

Mr. Speaker, earlier I asked the Minister responsible for fire suppression what the Transport Canada requirements were. The Minister's response was that I had already asked this question under a written question and, in reviewing my written questions, I did not ask the Minister this question prior to this afternoon. So, for the record, I would like that noted because I feel the Minister is misleading the House. Thank you.

To the point of order, Mr. Morin.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There's no intention on my part of misleading the House. The Member did ask for a copy of the request for proposals, and in that copy there should be the requirements of Transport Canada. Thank you.

Speaker's Ruling

Thank you. The Member did have a point of order, and the Minister did clarify that he did have the information but he didn't let you know. I'm sure, Mrs. Marie Jewell, it was part of the documents. Thank you. Mr. Zoe, oral questions.

Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation, Mr. Morin.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to thank the Member for waiting patiently for an answer to the question. I was trying to get an update and briefing on the Fort Norman fire. As far as the board appointment goes in this community, we are working with the community to appoint the board members. My understanding is the community wanted to approach how they appoint the board a little differently so it was being looked at again. As soon as I get the proper documentation I'll sign it off. Thank you.

Supplementary, Mr. Zoe.

Mr. Morin.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the Member has indicated, his community wants these people appointed and I will do that as soon as I can get the paperwork through. My understanding was that there was a problem, but I guess that problem has been solved, so we'll take care of it. Thank you.

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Zoe.

Mr. Morin.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'll let the Member know by tomorrow when that can be accomplished. Thank you.

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Justice. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week, the Minister responsible for fire suppression indicated that the standards for pilot qualifications in the recent request for proposals were only guidelines. When a department chooses to lower the standards called for in request for proposals in accepting bids, does this increase the potential for liability for this government?

Thank you. Mrs. Marie-Jewell, you're asking the Minister for a legal opinion about liabilities and the Minister cannot respond to a question about a legal opinion. Perhaps you might like to rephrase the question.

Minister of Justice, Mr. Kakfwi.

The question has been taken as notice. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Whitford.