Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this whole incident came to our attention about 20 days ago when the animal was first detected. They realized the animal had this infection or this virus 20 days ago. Since that time, a number of things have happened to the beef industry and it has, like the Member said, had an effect on big game hunting outfitting for even animal products that are coming across. At this point there may be effects on the big game hunting sector due to transfer of meat, capes, and antlers across the border into the United States.

We are trying to determine through the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development what the rules are, as they seem to be changing all the time. We have a regular update. The federal Minister Vanclief is convening regular telephone conference calls to provide updates on almost a daily basis and weekly basis. At this stage we are saying that there is going to be an impact, the changes to that will be imminent. We are encouraging people to take their hunting trips of a lifetime in the Northwest Territories. There are no problems with the mad cow disease on the wildlife in the Northwest Territories. There could be an issue with the shipping of trophies, as I said, and meat across the borders, but we believe that the solutions are imminent. Our officials are working hard with the federal officials to try to find out what the rules are with the United States at this point in time, and we want to assure people that we will find a solution very soon. Thank you.