Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I will be interested in this particular department, specifically in the Minister's comments in relation to the efficiencies and areas of improvement of service that have been mentioned by the Minister Arlooktoo, when he talked about amalgamation not being an issue any more, but that there was still a need to continue to realize these efficiencies within the various departments in a limited duplication and look at areas of becoming more effective. I have a number of specific questions, but I have taken Mr. Chairman's direction to heart, so I will be saving those. From an overall point of view, I am just interested to know the direction, as well as the same concern that I had with Public Works and Services, that a clear message be sent to the staff and to the communities that there

will be a period of consistency and stability in the department once this budget is passed and that people can get on with their jobs in this very important area and carry out the various tasks they have before them, without the concern of any more substantive changes within the life of this government that may result in significant program changes or continued job loss. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.