Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, it is unfortunate the biathlon was dropped from the Arctic Winter Games. There is no sport that I can think of that is truly representative of the North, both skiing and snowshoe biathlon. It is a traditional activity. Using snowshoes on hunting trips was a way of life up here and that sport reflected that way of life.
The cost of the Arctic Winter Games is going up and up. Can I ask the Minister if he would commit to seeing the elimination of some of the sports that are already predominant, like hockey may be one of them? Soccer may be another. Volleyball may be another one. The costs for these sports are high. There are other events throughout the year on an annual basis where these sports are highlighted.
If I remember correctly, TSN was in Whitehorse during the last Arctic Winter Games and the media coverage of the traditional sports was high. There was little to no coverage at all of the sports I mentioned for possible elimination. Would the Minister commit to the cost savings of some of my suggestions? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.