Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to address questions raised by Mr. Roland in the House concerning the business planning and main estimates process. First, I would like to clarify my previous statement regarding the call letters for the 2000 to 2003 business plan. Deputy ministers were briefed on the schedule and process on February 18, 2000. The actual call letters will be sent to all departments on February 24, 2000.
In response to Mr. Roland's question concerning the final direction for the main estimate process, call letters will be sent by mid-March. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.