Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. As I mentioned, a constituent raised the point about the government's privatization program which is costing the public more money now than when the government was providing the service. For example, a driver's licence which once cost $60 now cost $60 plus $8 service charge and GST on top of the $8. Privatization was supposed to benefit the public as well as the government. That is not happening. The government is still receiving the same $60 without having to pay for the employees, office space and related overhead costs. The Government of the Northwest Territories should reduce this fee to the appropriate level they charged before privatization. In addition, this government has committed to not raise taxes, but the privatization of motor vehicle licences has resulted indirectly for the public to pay taxes on a service fee.

Another item, the Task Force Financial Assistance has prepared a report on its public consultation program conducted this summer. Like my constituents, I am interested in receiving the results and hearing what action the government will take concerning the public's recommendations.

As I said in my opening remarks, there were other issues constituents raised and I will follow those up directly with the government. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.