Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question today is for the Premier. I would like to ask him a question about the concern many of the civil servants have all over the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Speaker, it is my understanding that the previous government, after they engaged in major job cuts, introduced what is known as a no lay-off policy within the civil service. My question today to the Premier is whether or not he plans to introduce a new policy, or will the no lay-off policy remain in effect? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.