Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories' presentation with the CRTC regarding long distance competition was in favour of long distance competition starting immediately. However, we also support a subsidy for provision of local services in the high cost areas, and we need the protection of the service we are currently provided by NorthwesTel to the smallest community, at the same time. The Northwest Territories local rates are among the lowest in Canada. Local rates are rising to be more in line with the cost to provide the service and rates charged in southern Canada. Shifting the balance of local and long distance rates will reduce overall telephone costs. The majority of the customers in the north will lower long distance rates which could increase economic development. Taking all these factors into account, the Government of the Northwest Territories has supported increases to local rates with a strong recommendation to the CRTC to explore subsidies for the north. Thank you.