Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank the Minister for providing me with the longest answers to questions I asked yesterday. Mahsi cho, Mr. Minister. I do have some follow up questions.
Your answer on the eco-site used to do environmental assessment of the Pine Point Area. The eco-site used was that of northern Alberta. Pine Point being a unique area, because of its history of development with the Pine Point mines, should be considered when an eco-site is compared for compatibility.
Furthermore, the Minister himself stated that what is happening in the areas of exploration today is just the tip of the iceberg. Following that philosophy, we can assume that there is going to be major development in the Northwest Territories. If that is going to be the case, we should know what is going on, what is out there in the environment. The only way we are going to know is by using exact ecosites like the Northwest Territories, not someplace that is compatible to the Northwest Territories just because it is easier.
Would the Minister give me an answer on that suggestion? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.