Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Premier in regard to the statement I made. I think it is important that we have a balance between development and realizing that we do have a sensitive environment. Also, the importance of the people who depend on the environment for their traditional lifestyles, and to ensure that it is preserved and protected for future generations.

Aboriginal people and other Northerners take the environment very seriously. I would like to ask the Minister what he is doing to ensure that when he does make presentations on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories regarding the oil and gas and the pipeline endeavours of this government, would he also keep in mind that the environment is an essential source? Can the Minister ensure that he will keep that in mind when he makes his presentations?