Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there have been concerns raised by some Members over the proposed reorganization of Keewatin resupply operations. I have, therefore, decided, with the Minister of Public Works and Services, to re-establish the Keewatin Resupply Steering Committee and to revisit the possible resupply options in the Keewatin region.

The committee will be made up of the three Keewatin MLAs, representatives of six Keewatin communities, the Kivalliq Inuit Association and the Keewatin Chamber of Commerce. The MLA for Kivallivik, Mr. Kevin O'Brien, has kindly agreed to chair the steering committee.

The committee will review all the options, costs and related community concerns to determine the best approach to the delivery of bulk fuel and dry cargo to the Keewatin communities. I have asked that the committee provide its recommendation by the end of June 1996. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.