Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I did have difficulty understanding Mr. Miltenberger's question. I think he is talking about our department's commitment to sending nurses out to extend and expand on the skills they already have, and coming back and working for us again.
Mr. Speaker, the education leave is not the only resource available to employees who wish to upgrade their training. There are many other programs and sources of funding as well. When I spoke to Mr. Miltenberger's constituent today, I did commit to send out information and application forms for other types of funding. I am happy to announce today, Mr. Speaker, that we also have a new program within the department, which has an allocation of $70,000 for employees who wish to receive financial support to increase their training. It is called the Northwest Territories Professional Upgrading Assistance for Health and Social Services Workers. It is somewhat different than education leave, but I do have application forms here. This is one more initiative our department has taken to assist our employees in increasing their education. Thank you.