Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the Premier in regard to negotiated contracts. Mr. Speaker, it is not clear at this point in time to the communities, as well as the business arms of the corporation in the communities, as to when would be an appropriate time to approach government to negotiate contracts. Now communities are well aware and the corporations are well aware that this should be done before the contracts are tendered. The unfortunate part is, we have no way, even as Members, to know when these contracts will be tendered. My question to the Premier, is there some way that a timeframe could be established whereby communities would be advised

of the opportunity to negotiate contracts before they are tendered? Thank you.