Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, regarding my Member's statement about the community empowerment agreements that this government has in place with the communities. One agreement relates to the economic development officer position in our communities. Mr. Speaker, since 1996, the salary of most of these positions is around $43,000. Mr. Speaker, we have not seen an increase since then.

I would like to ask the Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, has the Minister looked at the possibility of increasing these agreements? We have situations where communities are now relinquishing on those agreements and giving them back to the government because the resources they have are inadequate. Is the department looking at increasing those amounts so that it is more affordable and more transparent so communities can deliver that program?