Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have read the committee report and gone through the interim appropriation. I would like to ask the Minister if he would speak to the specific suggestions and recommendations put forward by the committee.

The issues relate to more staff. I would like to know have they looked within where these staff are supposed to be located, if they do get approval and hire? The issue is of more timely information and reports on negotiations. As well, I see there is a chunk of money here for further renovations to offices. I would assume the intention is to hire more staff in Yellowknife. Considering they are here for the Deh Cho and Akaitcho tables causes me some concern, given what I believe to be are the relatively accurate numbers of the erosion of government in the regions and in the communities. Here we have another department wanting to add more staff to Yellowknife. This is a cause of concern for me, living outside of Yellowknife. If the Minister could speak to those issues, I would appreciate it. Thank you.