As I indicated, in 2007 there was an analysis done of the foster rates provided to all communities in the Northwest Territories and there was a number of criteria, including cost of living, food costs, baby formula and operation of household equipment, that were used to help determine that rate. That rate changed in almost every community in the Northwest Territories. By way of example, Aklavik went from $35 to $43 a day, Deline went from $37 to $45 a day, Kakisa went from $24 to $34 a day. There were some communities that did not change. Unfortunately, Yellowknife was one of those communities that did not change. It remained at $24 a day plus the additional child amount, which was new money, money that did not exist before. No matter what, no matter how you look at it, Yellowknife did go up a minimum of $3 a day based on the actual additional child amount.

I'm not arguing with the Member. I'm agreeing that we need to do this review. Committee did indicate that the review is necessary, and we're in the review. I do need to stress that we are clearly doing that work with the Foster Family Coalition that is providing input as we move forward.