Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My final supplementary, the GNWT promised that the closure of Delta House would not create major problems within this region and the needs of the community would be addressed. Since the closure of this agency, social problems related to addictions and associated issues have increased. What is the GNWT prepared to do in order to address these issues?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent. It is in regard to the whole area of income support and the appeals process presently in place. I would like to ask the Minister exactly what is being done to educate the people and make them aware that they do have the right to appeal decisions of income support workers. My question is to the Minister in regard to the income support appeals process. What is the Government of the Northwest Territories doing to ensure that residents who collect income support know about the process of appeal?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it is the expectation of the department that the income support worker would advise anybody who is refused support that they are able to appeal the decision.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. One thing that I have found, Mr. Speaker, is that there is a timeframe in regard for an appeal, which is seven days. In most communities, that is how long it takes the mail to go from one community to the next. I would like to ask the Minister in regard to the timeframe on the appeal, can the Minister ensure the appeal process is adequate to allow the individual to complete an appeal and also the time it takes for that appeal to be sent to the appropriate appeals committee?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If there are, in fact, problems in timing because of mail service, we would certainly be prepared to look at that. If the Member can inform me as to the specific community and concern, I would be prepared to follow up. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister, what is being done in regard to the educational process, so people are aware this appeal process does work? Is there an effort made in regard to making submissions on the radio, newspaper or are there papers posted in different offices to make these clients aware of this appeal process?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in a number of offices I have visited, it has been quite visible. The appeals process is publicized in the office by way of signs in a number of locations advising potential clients they do have the right to appeal a decision made by an income support worker. I do not believe we have embarked on a campaign to make the public aware of it. If there is a concern within an office, if the Member would direct me to the specific office, what we will do is work with the income support worker to make sure the clients are advised of their rights. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister tell me exactly what the process is for communities that do not have an appeals process? Where do they go?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would expect the initial appeal would have to be referred to the income support worker's supervisor, and it would be forwarded on from that point. I am not aware of the specific route the worker would follow. However, I will endeavour to supply the Member with a detailed response. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.