Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I too have a problem with the formula used based on population, cost of living, et cetera. I do not think that is truly reflective of the needs of the community. If you compare recreational issues, there is no difference between the size of communities. The needs are still the same. If that is not a realization that is known to the Minister already, then it should be. The needs are still the same and the formula should reflect the needs and not the population or the cost of living.
In the area of the cost of living, Mr. Chairman, I do have a problem with that. It is great that it is adjusted to the cost of living in the communities, but most of our communities do not have the resources in terms of the supplies that are needed. We all have to buy supplies and services from outside the community, which is an additional cost to the cost of living in the community already. Is the formula adjusted for that? I would first like to get an answer on the formula used to begin with, which I do not agree with. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.