Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to make my statement in my own language. Mahsi.
(Translation starts) Mahsi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In October, I had the privilege of attending a CPA conference in Halifax. This conference was a gathering of legislators from across most of Canada. At this conference, there were a number of information sessions. The one I attended included restoring public perception of parliament, today's youth and tomorrow's Leaders, what should be the role of religion in politics, technology in politics, family policy in Quebec, and the consequences of under funding our post-secondary educational institutions.
During discussions, I shared with other delegates how the Dogrib are using the BFI Funds to support aboriginal education. At this conference, I noted that across Canada we are all facing common problems. By attending this function, I had the opportunity to learn how other provinces are approaching the same issues we are dealing with here. (Translation ends)