Thank you, Mr. Chairman. When last I had an opportunity to speak with the Minister, I made a comment to the effect that hiring a southern contractor seemed somewhat strange, especially given the Minister's stated commitment to northern solutions for northern problems. The Minister indicated that I was putting words in her mouth. I would just like to make it clear that I was not putting words in her mouth.

"I know that we can work together to solve the problem and find a northern answer to this very northern challenge." Mr. Chairman, that is a direct quote again from page 722 of Hansard of July 30, 1999. Unless the Minister is backing away from this support for northern solutions to northern problems, it is here, so I am not putting words in her mouth.

I do have questions about Mr. Cuff. The Minister did provide us with some information about Mr. Cuff's background and the work that he has done. I notice that he has worked for Alberta Health and Wellness, Alberta Infrastructure and the Capital Health Authority, but it does not say specifically what he has done. There is a wide range of activities. I would just like to know from the Minister, Mr. Cuff and his associates, were they part of the major reorganization and downsizing and collapsing of the health boards exercise that took place in Alberta a number of years ago?

I notice that the Minister's letter says that several members of the team have participated in the review and restructuring of hospital and health service administration. I was wondering if the Minister has that knowledge, or her deputy, in terms of Mr. Cuff's background. Thank you.