Thank you, Mr. Chair.

At one time when ITI and ENR were altogether in the Department of RWED, RWED delivered all of the programs for fur to the harvesters. When it was decided to split RWED back into ITI and ENR, it was felt that part of the fur programs would go to ITI and part of the programs would stay with ENR, although, in reality, most of the programs were delivered by the renewable or wildlife officers and ITI primarily funded some of the programs. After devolution and reassignment of some responsibilities, it was felt that it would be a better fit to have ENR deliver the majority of the fur programs. ITI would continue to look after the marketing side and market furs under the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program label. At this time, it seems to be working, but in reality, we'll probably be reviewing it again to see where it best fits. But as I said, ENR was delivering most of the programs anyways. To make it more effective and efficient, that's why it was done this way.

Thank you, Mr. Chai