Thank you, Mr. Chairman. A few years ago, Northern Studies was introduced into our secondary school. Because this happened, we allowed our students to take Northern Studies plus Social Studies 10 and 20, so that would give them 15 credits in social studies. Any student, for example, who is going on to a general arts degree, post-secondary, would probably take Social Studies 30 as an option. It was felt in the department that Northern Studies was very, very important to have for our students to be cultured in our North.

It does not mean that a student cannot take Social Studies 30, and many, many do, but it is not a requirement. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.