Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My statement today is in regard to the loss of materials in the fire in Fort McPherson, on which I made a statement in the House and asked questions of the Minister. I am very disappointed with his response that teachers should have insurance when they have materials which they leave in the school for the purpose of educating our students.

Mr. Speaker, in a fire at the Old Crow school which was destroyed a couple of weeks ago, the community of Fort McPherson, people in the Mackenzie Delta and the rest of Canada made every effort to help out in regards to purchasing clothing for the children. The Minister of Education in the Yukon made a statement on TVNC clearly stating her support for the teachers in the Old Crow disaster to help recover and replace the teachers' materials lost in that fire, to replace the cost to those teachers. Yet, this Minister stands up in the House and says, "Well, I have to have insurance for my camera if anything happens to it. They should have insurance." I find that awfully offensive to our teachers who are making every effort with the limited resources we have, overcrowding in classrooms and not having the support from this government, in relation to the negotiating talks that are presently under way. I find it awfully offensive. With regards to our teachers, I support them in every effort they are making. In relation to their loss, the people of the Northwest Territories have always come forward and supported people who have been in disasters such as fires. I think this government should do the same.

Mr. Speaker, in closing, I will be asking the Minister a question in regards to compensating teachers for the loss in the school. As far as I can see, it is the responsibility of this government to ensure that the teachers have the materials they need in the day to day operation of the delivery of education to our students, our children and the people in those communities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.