Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think one of the things we have to realize that with all of these developments, oil and gas, minerals, diamond exploration, there comes a problem with the environment. Many times, when we look at the potential of these developments, we forget about the environment, not realizing the cumulative impacts that come along with developments.
I think we have to learn from the experiences we have had in the North, especially at the abandoned mines we have found on the tundra. Also, the experience we have had with the Giant Mine closure, as well as the experience people are having in Deline. There are also people along the coast concerned with the early warning system that was put in place, the DEW line sites.
I think we have to look back at the legacy of development in the Northwest Territories to realize that it was not a pretty picture. There are some learning experiences we have to get through.
Due to that, Mr. Speaker, we have to change the way we do things in the North. I think we have to keep in mind that we are in this business for the long term, and we have to minimize the impacts that come along with it.
I would like to ask the Minister responsible for the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, in light of all of the developments that are happening, the diamond mine exploration with Diavik, the oil and gas in the Beaufort and Liard areas, what has the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development done? Have they conducted an environmental scan incorporating potential diamond, and oil and gas developments? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.