Mr. Speaker, my

questions at this time are for the Premier as the Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation. Mr. Speaker, the headquarters for the NTPC is in Hay River. It was repatriated from the federal government from Edmonton to Hay River almost 20 years ago and it has been a great source of economy in our community. It has allowed Hay River to attract many people of different disciplines and professions to live in our community, and regardless of who would offer up an unsolicited proposal to joint venture and be involved in a merger with the Power Corporation, the issues around how such a merger would impact the operations in the Northwest Territories and most specifically the head office, which are something of a concern to the people in Hay River. I’d like to ask the Premier, since this unsolicited proposal was discussed when it arrived, what communication has taken place with the employees of NTPC to make them aware of the government’s undertaking and their intentions with respect to their jobs and their livelihood? Thank you.