Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I wanted to raise the issue of property tax as I see a line for grants and property taxes regarding the elderly and disabled home owners, and also to provide property tax forgiveness. In some of the communities in the Deh Cho, and I am told by Mr. Nitah there are also communities in the Akaitcho territory that are experiencing a lot of problems with the issue of property tax. Both these regions are in negotiations over the question of land. That may be some time yet as to coming down to a decision as to who really owns the land.
In the case of Fort Providence, I know there are upwards of 15 people who are refusing to pay property taxes. It is becoming quite an issue in that community. The chiefs brought it to my attention. I believe he has also brought it to the Minister's attention. They are asking for a deferral on property taxes until such time that the issue of land ownership is decided. I would like to ask the Minister if he can give us an update on this issue, if he had done anything in this area.