Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in closing I would say that, while it may

be vogue and appropriate for provinces like Ontario and Alberta to make such drastic cuts in their spending, we Mr. Speaker, are not Ontario, nor are we Alberta. We are the Northwest Territories where many communities have up to seventy percent unemployment, not twenty percent, which is the worst case scenario for a southern province.

Mr. Speaker, we cannot afford to follow this trend of southern Canada. This may mean that we have to carry a larger and extended deficit. I believe we must concentrate now on creating jobs and kick starting our economy. This, in return, would assist us in putting our financial house back in order. Mr. Speaker, it is very difficult for the public to accept such drastic reductions when, to date, this government has provided little or no proof that this cost cutting agenda is showing measurable, constructive and feasible results. This information must be forthcoming before we proceed any further. Mr. Speaker, the reality is that we may have to spend more to make more and also to get ourselves out of this financial sewer. Thank you, mutna, mahsi cho.