Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I'm not overly pleased with the rapid speed of this process but I'd have to say, in general, that I do support the bill, the amendment, although I'm not totally pleased or happy with it. Mr. Chairman, this amendment will affect my family, friends, and many of my constituents. I have said on many occasions that my real concern is the unemployed, the less fortunate,
and, of course, our elders. Mr. Chairman, the riding of Arviat and Baker Lake, which I represent, is approximately 65 per cent unemployed. I would be very concerned if the monies that we were looking for had to come out of the social programs that would directly affect these individuals. Having said that, Mr. Chairman, it shouldn't be too difficult to understand why I would have to support this amendment. Thank you.