Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in keeping with my Member's statement in regard to oil and gas and how it affects the community that I come from, Hay River, I would like to address the area of the four positions that have been created for oil and gas development.
For the last couple of years, Mr. Speaker, I have been hearing why Hay River did not benefit a lot from the diamond mines because of its geographical location. Also, I have been hearing that Hay River is very well situated for the oil and gas development.
I would like to ask the Minister responsible for Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Mr. Handley, how he justifies a position for oil and gas in the capital, Yellowknife, but no position for the community of Hay River. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.