Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As the Minister indicated, the issue of equal opportunity is very important to us. We find at the present time, for example in post-secondary education, that women make up about 55 percent of the students enrolled in post-secondary education. That is a pattern that has been consistent over a period of time.

In the industrial setting, there are some additional challenges, as I think the Member is alluding to. It is interesting to note that in Fort Liard where we have had some recent experience with expansion, women have made up about a third of the workforce. Clearly that is not up to the 50 plus percent we are seeing in post-secondary education, but it is a fairly strong situation. Although we are going to have to continue to work with employers on this issue, because there are a number of issues on the worksites that in some way mitigate against participation by women. It is an issue that we are continuing to take up with employers. Thank you.