(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I will
be speaking Inuktitut. First of all, I should express my appreciation to the Minister and his witnesses of Health and Social Services. I would also like to thank my committee Members on the Social Programs, including Mr. Erasmus, Mr. Roland and Mr. Ningark. You were able to participate when we discussed the issue of the budget of the Department of Health and Social Services. Mr. Chairman, I would like to say that, while we are on the topic of health and services, there used to be some monies available for compassionate travel. At this time, in communities in the east that have people who are close to death and who have to travel to Montreal or Ottawa for medical care, it is difficult for people to go on compassionate travel. There used to be a policy where compassionate travel was allowed. I would like to see this reintroduced in this budget to review further Mr. Roland's statement as a Member on our committee. It is important we consider reintroducing compassionate travel especially for relatives who may be losing their family. Hopefully, you can understand the translation. Thank you for the opportunity for general comments. (Translation ends)