Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The funding is part of the Canada-Northwest Territories language program. It is done through an agreement that is signed on a three to five year basis. To the best of my recollection, I believe that agreement was signed in early January and therefore has affect for the next several years.
There is no doubt that there is concern about the amount of funding that we can put into aboriginal languages here in the Territories. It is of great concern. A study was done in the Deh Cho area and aboriginal language committee representatives are working on their programs and other areas.
In the Deh Cho, for example, it has been found that most people have lost their language. That is a critical issue. I am certainly interested in ensuring that we address the issue of funding on an ongoing basis. At the moment, I am tied with the agreement that is in place. Thank you.