Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we will be looking for the diamond sorting plant in Arviat and Baker Lake, I forgot to mention it. Mr. Speaker, I recently received a written response from the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories regarding my request for a full public inquiry into the activities of the Keewatin Health Board.
Mr. Speaker, the Commissioner's response stated that, after consulting with the Premier, she would not agree to holding such a public inquiry. It is, of course, very disappointing to have such an important request refused. This is especially so when one considers that a public inquiry was requested by the NTI, the Keewatin Inuit Association, all the Keewatin mayors and the Union of Northern Workers.
Although the Minister of Health has agreed to an internal or technical review, I do not believe this will go far enough to address the issues that have been raised by the Keewatin people.
Mr. Speaker, I have taken this matter as far as I can on behalf of the Keewatin people. I will now be monitoring the results of Minister Ng's report, and I will be following up with questions during the days ahead. Thank you.