Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I will conclude the report on Transportation from the Standing Committee on Resource Management and Development. The privatization of the motor vehicle division has resulted in an increased cost to obtain a licence. The increase arises from service charges and the goods and services tax. Members want the government to ensure the privatization of services will not mean an increased cost to consumers for obtaining these services. Members noted the danger that the increased charges ensuing from the privatization of the motor vehicles division may set an unwelcome precedent for other privatization initiatives.
Committee members were concerned about the transfer of airports in the Keewatin region and were advised that the transfer of airports in the Keewatin region is a pilot project. Members are interested in the outcome of this community empowerment initiative and look forward to determining its results. The standing committee notes that the department has provided responses to all information requests outstanding at the conclusion of the committee review. That concludes the report on Transportation for the Standing Committee on Resource Management and Development and the review of the 1998-99 main estimates, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.