Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we have heard the Premier and the Minister of Finance talk about the potential for the Northwest Territories to become a "have" Territory. While we are waiting for that to happen, we have to have proper development so that it will take place. I am concerned that because of a lack of support the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board could cause a delay in approvals for projects.

Mr. Speaker, current levels of funding will not allow the group to look at three or four major projects a year. Without additional funding, program delivery will most likely be limited. Mr. Speaker, will the Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development pressure DIAND to increase the funding so that this board can be adequately supported?