Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Following the electrical generation study, it was very clear that hydro development figured in as a major piece of our overall fiscal strategy for our government. Before we proceeded very far along that route, we wanted to consult with aboriginal leaders and with aboriginal people. We wanted to have the base work done before we did that so we could give a clear message.

The best opportunity to do it is at the general assembles. There was a need to move ahead with this during the summer when the assemblies are meeting or else have a prolonged process and delay and probably a much more expensive initial consultation if we did not get to the assemblies. There was a matter of urgency in our view and a need to move ahead with this, given the larger North American energy crisis that this continent is facing. Thank you.