Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I recently had the opportunity to spend 3 weeks back in my

home in Inuvik. During that time I have had concerns raised in the community brought forward to me in different meetings, whether it be in my office or taking part in other meetings.

Among many of them, one that comes forward, especially looking at the time of the year that is soon to be upon us, being Christmas, and that being a time when most people look forward to having some time to spend with family and friends. At this time there are members of the community that are feeling the pressure of what Christmas might bring.

Mr. Speaker, my question will be directed to the Minister of Finance, and is to do with the five days mandatory leave without pay. Can the Minister tell me about the process that was used to develop these days known as Morin days?