Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe the issue with the Alaska pipeline and subsidies is going to be put on the backburner for a couple of months. Right after the elections in the U.S. in November, I believe, the issue will potentially return, depending on the outcome of the elections.
In regard to the federal government, it is true. It is well-known that the Prime Minister personally would like to see the pipeline proceed. The Ministers have indicated that privately. Officially, they are still trying to cling to the idea that they could be somewhat neutral. My view is that I do not think even the most naïve and the most remotely distant Minister, Member of Parliament in Ottawa would have any sense in believing that for $20 million, they can have a pipeline. It is not going to happen unless the federal government steps up, takes some decisive leadership, puts some investment in the North with aboriginal people, with this government, so we can continue to proceed with some confidence. I think that message has been delivered a couple of times. Industry is starting to deliver that message with us as well. One of these days, the light is going to go on and we will see some action start to come from the Prime Minister, Minister Nault, and the other Ministers that have the responsibility to act in the Canadian interest, to act on behalf of the people of the Northwest Territories. Thank you.