Mr. Chairman, I do not want to ask this question again. I wonder if the Minister could commit to provide the House with information on what the department has, as to its understanding of what the job requirements are, and where does the government see the people coming from? Where will we find these people? I do not know. The best that the department could provide. I do not even know how to word it, but I think he knows what I am saying. We should know what we are dealing with. How many jobs are out there? How many of our people could fill them?
Mr. Chairman, I would like to move on to my next question. This government has been talking a lot about the diamond and oil and gas industries. The Premier and Ministers have been going south, telling the people, the business community and the federal Cabinet Ministers, that there are so many resources here, that all sorts of things are happening here, and to come and invest money in us.
At the same time, is anyone going to the communities? What are we doing to have a buy-in among our people? Is it safe to assume that everyone in the communities is as excited as we are in this House about what is going on in the diamond and oil and gas industries? Because I do not think a program is worth anything, any educational program or training in the best universities in the world, even adult education classes in the communities, it can only be achieved through individual initiative.
If the individual wanted to have it, they have to want to work in these diamond mines, in the pipeline, or an office, or go out and hammer the nails. I was at a reception and there were booklets on how to work in the service or oil and gas industry, so I am assuming that there is some work going on by the department to promote some of the opportunities that are available.
I am wondering, if we had more of a focus...are there dog and pony shows going into the communities to say "This is what is happening. Take advantage of it."? What are we doing about it to get everyone as excited as we are? Thank you.