Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I can only speak to the portion of the funding that the board receives with respect to health and social services and, as Mr. Lafferty is aware, this is the first year that a number of the health boards have operated with a deficit. So this is a new issue we are facing. It is not just with the Dogrib Community Services Board, but with three other boards as well.

The Dogrib Community Services Board did have an operating deficit this year. However, they had an accumulated surplus from last year and now that the financial information has been compiled, the department will be working with the board to ensure that they have sufficient financial resources to carry out the programs and services in their area.

They will be looking at areas that may not be within the control of the board, such as forced growth and expenditures related to inflation. They will be looking at a number of areas. So, yes, in answer to the Member's question, the department will work with the board to ensure that they are adequately funded through the budgeting process. Thank you.