Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, a number of things have changed. First of all, we have, during the past several months as the Member knows, received more revenue in terms of corporate taxes than we had anticipated. That has certainly made a difference to our bottom line. Secondly, the population in the Northwest Territories is showing some increase. Third, there are good signs of further development on the Diavik mine, possibly the Winspear mine, there is increased oil and gas activity going on and exploration activity up and down the valley.

The economic picture looks more positive than I think was projected by the previous government and even by ourselves earlier in this term. Increased revenue has certainly been a big part of it.

I am optimistic that our departments will be able to find the $5 million we had identified in the budget through efficiencies and looking at doing things differently within the department. Both on the expenditure and revenue side, there are more signs saying things are improving than what we had anticipated several months ago. Thank you.