Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I believe the temporary workers who have been brought in, two social workers and one support staff, to alleviate the immediate crises here in Yellowknife are there on a temporary basis. The more permanent solution to this problem will become a part of our planning and budgeting process, as I have mentioned to another Member who asked this question earlier this week. Unfortunately I am not at liberty to discuss what is in the business plans in response to this report.

I want to assure the Member that we do recognize this as a very serious issue and want to do everything we can to alleviate the shortages where they have been identified. Thank you.