Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question today is regarding to the whole problem that arose yesterday in relation to the fires in Fort McPherson and also other communities in the north. There has to be a mechanism in place to deal with not only the problem, but educating the youth and making them aware of the cause of fires and the destruction of fires and the effects that it has on people and the community.
Mr. Speaker, in the past, this government offered a learning not to burn program. This program raised an awareness amongst youth about the damage caused by fires, only the Department of Safety and Public Service cut this program. Since then we have seen an increase in youth in fires, including the fire in Fort McPherson and incidents involving some children setting fires to other children. Mr. Speaker, this is an urgent matter and has to be dealt with by this government. I believe that education is the way to go in dealing with the youth and making them aware such incidents that have occurred. Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I will be asking the Minister of MACA to seriously consider looking at implementing this program in relation to a "Learn Not To Burn" program for the youth in the communities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.