Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the reason I asked the question is that it could have a major implication to the operations of the Corporation. I for one depend on the Corporation, because of the operations in my riding, the Fort McPherson Canvas Shop and the fur shop in Aklavik. It has had an effect on those businesses. The resources they had to maintain, the lack of the ability to market, and also how their inventory was being handled.

What certainty do the people have, especially the ones who have a relationship with the Development Corporation? What type of security is in place to ensure those operations are going to continue without having to worry about closure or what not in the next year or so?