Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as you know, we have concluded different needs surveys. We have been able to pinpoint a lot of these areas where we do have very low standards in regard to living conditions where people live. I think that whole thrust behind the reports that have come forward is we have identified some 20 communities that are in core need, and I think through those needs surveys we are able to identify those communities that need the resources. As a department, we are making sure that all the resources that we do have are going to those communities to get down those core needs numbers to ensure we bring people's living standards up to a certain level.
Again, a lot of these programs are based on our capital budget. The $4 million that was addressed in this House in regard to the Northern Strategy is going to those 14 communities who are in that core needs category. As a government, we are limited on our resources, and I am working in conjunction with the federal Minister in regard to the $1.6 billion for housing. A lot of the emphasis for that money is going to be focused on aboriginal communities. I think that's where the problem lies, is in those aboriginal communities.
Again, Mr. Speaker, we are working through our needs surveys, identifying the federal resources that are out there, and identifying those communities that we have identified to ensure we bring down those core needs so we can make a difference. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.