Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question this afternoon is in regard to the Diavik project and I would direct it to the Minister responsible for Finance, who has been designated as the government's lead Minister on this project. Just recently, Mr. Speaker, the mine cleared one of the permitting requirements for a land use permit, but another deadline looms for another important part of their permitting and that regards land leases, which are in the jurisdiction of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
A new regime comes into effect at the end of March, Mr. Speaker, whereby this kind of authority would go over to the Mackenzie Valley Land and Waters Act, if I have my information correct. The consequence for Diavik could be considerably more overlap, duplication and cost. My question for the Minister is whether he can advise the Assembly of the status of these land leases now before the Minister responsible for DIAND. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.