Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As Members know, the Northern Strategy was an initiative that was undertaken jointly by the three northern Premiers and the Prime Minister of the day. There was an agreed need to take a long-term vision on northern issues as well as to deal with immediate issues. That strategy has resulted in the $40 million that was made available to our territory. Thirty-five million dollars has gone to the communities in community initiatives.

Mr. Speaker, with the new federal government, Minister Prentice has indicated that, yes, he wants us to work with him on what he referred to as a northern vision. He has asked us to provide him with some of our ideas about what should be included in this vision.

Mr. Speaker, even though the new government is only 100 and some days old, this initiative has been undertaken. We have provided them with some ideas. As it becomes more formalized, I would expect that we would see the same kind of consultative process happening. Again, that is in Minister Prentice's hands right now. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.