Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I expected with this issue going before committee of the whole that we would be discussing this sort of detailed question at that time. I guess I can say to the Member that the program was changed to match another program that was offered to assist seniors across the Northwest Territories, largely as a result of the need to meet fiscal targets.

If there are individuals in the North who are having difficulty in meeting their needs for fuel, they can address themselves to the income support office in their region and qualify for support for all of their fuel, if need be, though that method. Our income support program is adjusted to community costs so, therefore, I think that seniors are protected through that manner in the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.