Mr. Speaker, in my question I addressed the issue of the high cost of air fares in the Northwest Territories. Air travel is for most of us, on most occasions, not an option. It is an essential service. I want to pursue this in questions to the Minister responsible for Transportation.

My question is, what avenues does our government have to work with air carriers and with other support networks in the aviation business to address the high cost of air fares? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.