Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The target was set, I cannot recall the year, but it was 50 percent by the year 2000. I am not familiar with the fact that it was renewed. I see the former Minister set that target, so it was set as a target for 2003. Now, the question before me is can it be achieved?
I am not sure what changes took place in the last several years. I cannot commit at this time to be able to achieve that target by that particular date. There is certainly an emphasis within all areas of the system to ensure that people are able to go to the college system.
The Teacher Education Program that we have in place is starting to see increased enrollments. For example, here in Yellowknife at this time last year, the number of applicants was 24. This year it is 40. There is an increasing interest in the area of education. There is a promotion program that was initiated by us some time ago, and I think that is starting to have results. Thank you.