Thank you, Mr. Speaker. With the negotiations on self-government that are progressing in the Beaufort-Delta, this government has been looking at a number of possible ways to respond positively to the implementation, preparing for the implementation of self-government in the Beaufort-Delta. Also, helping the region to prepare for the oil and gas activity that they will find even more of in the next few years.

There have been specific requests being made over the years for the transfer of GNWT resources to specific communities, the transfer of responsibility for programs and services to communities. We believe these will continue. There is a need to look at engaging in a real discussion about transferring to the region then we need to get that fairly clear at the political level before we start to engage in that. Thank you.