Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank the Member for asking this question, I think the fourth time, and I think will probably ask it a couple more times as we try to move forward on this.

Just for the record so everybody understands, the department is not currently accepting applications for recreation leases along the Ingraham Trail. The area has many different users and competing land interests, including areas of cultural importance. Decisions about new recreational leases in the area need to be made with consideration of all these interests. The department is working with Indigenous governments. And I need to really stress this: We're working with the Indigenous governments to understand their interests in this area. This essential work is necessary before the Department of Lands can begin accepting applications for recreational leases. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.