Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In addition to the Minister’s comments, we are continuing to work closely through these contribution arrangements to ensure there are elements of food security built into the programs that a number of our operators are bringing forward across the North. We’re also working with the federal government through the Growing Forward Program which does require oversight with regard to how our food production standards are being brought forward.

For the benefit of committee, we’ve had a very successful year in 2011-2012 with full disbursement of the contribution funds that you note on 12-34 and anticipate fully subscribed allocation that deals with all regions of the territory and all types of food supply, fish, poultry, reindeer, garden produce, and dealing with that whole spectrum. It’s very exciting and very much a very valuable program of the department, and we’re expecting as much success this year by the enthusiasm we’re already hearing this month.