Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as you are aware, Hay River has taken steps to try to address the issue of the homeless in Hay River. Mr. Speaker, this is a serious issue throughout the North and one that we must address. I would like to commend the Hay River Friendship Centre for their willingness to take part in a program to try to resolve this issue. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to thank the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation and Minister Allen in recognizing this problem and their willingness to make funds available to address this problem.

Unfortunately, attempts in setting up the homeless shelter in Hay River have gone sour with regard to process and location. Could the Minister inform me if he has taken an active role in this Hay River issue in trying to find common ground acceptable to all concerned? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.