Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The oil and gas industry, the logging industry, the pipeline industry, and other various industries are increasing the pressures to develop the Deh Cho region. At the same time, the environment is very fragile. One oil spill, one blow-out, the slightest environmental hazard can be devastating to the water hazard tables, rivers, lakes and the fish.

I would like to ask the Minister if he would consider having a meeting with the Deh Cho First Nations to discuss the environmental concerns in the region. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.