Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I bring up the issue of lack of resources because on two occasions this week, I had an opportunity to speak to the community health representative. She has indicated that her wages amount to a net take home pay of $500 every two weeks. I think that is too low. I think that is not a justifiable amount for somebody who spends their life dedicating and raising the profile of these issues and being a frontline worker. Alcohol workers in the communities that are represented, both indicated that they have not had a raise in over 10 years. I question how much support we are giving our frontline workers. Although 64 percent of this government's budget is dedicated to the social envelope as we call it, how much of that is a result of addictions?

In closing, I want to say that addictions is a serious matter. We all have to work together. We have to continue to raise the profile of this issue, and I want to thank all of the people in the communities for their dedication and perseverance in assisting people to overcome some of these problems. Thank you Mr. Speaker.