Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, I normally vote with my colleagues on these kinds of motions, but I am going to have to take the side of the community this time. I am from a small community and understand the importance of a community and the people who live there. I have been to Tuktoyaktuk. I have been told by community members about the erosion problem. I know that sometimes a one-time investment of a large amount has a bigger bang than a small investment over a period of time. I am concerned, however, that we may not be looking at that erosion problem in its entirety. I think we should take a lesson from Holland in this area where they've utilized their engineering skills in protecting the country. A dyke is something the community should consider for a long-term solution.

The other option is relocating the community. I know Tuktoyaktuk does not want to relocate. So I am going to have to vote against this motion and allow the community to address their emergency situation with the budget that's allocated in the supplementary. Thank you, Madam Chair.