Thank you, Mr. Chairman, I will be brief as I have addressed this document in my member's statement this week. Just to reiterate, I strongly support the document. My primary concern is in reference to the decentralized jobs the residents of Nunavut are all waiting for and hoping for. These are much needed jobs and, I believe, we are all aware this is contingent upon successful negotiations with the federal minister the Honourable Martin regarding the results of our gross expenditure base and how well we do in this area.

Reference my comments earlier, I am suggesting that it would be possible for the minister to consider taking a member from the east and the west along with him during these very serious and critical discussions. I was pleased to hear the other day the minister of Finance provide a level of comfort that indicated that the loss of jobs that we are experiencing now in the GNWT and the future loss of jobs will not affect the number of jobs that will be available or forthcoming once Nunavut and division occur. I will end with saying that I also support the gender issue and really do not have any difficulty with it. Thank you.