Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Finance. Mr. Speaker, at the beginning of our terms last year, we undertook a two-year process to balance our budget. Most people understand the necessity to do that. Unfortunately, our civil servants have been put under a tremendous strain. Many of them are nervous going to work. They are scared to spend money, because they do not know how long they are going to be in their jobs.

Mr. Speaker, for the most part, our civil servants are hard working and conscientious workers, and they should be commended for doing a good job under difficult conditions. My understanding is, that if we successfully implement this year's proposed budget, we will have balanced the budget.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to know if I can tell my constituents that this is it. Lord knows, Yellowknife has done its part to balance the budget. Mr. Speaker, after this budget is implemented, can people feel safe? Can I tell my constituents that the cuts are finished after this budget is implemented? That the cuts are finished other than for minor adjustments?